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Dear Member,

In this week's highlights, off-duty firefighters save a mother and her child from a burning home, and a New York fire chief died of a possible heart attack.

And be sure to check out our exclusive on Ironwoman, a lady firefighter who dons turnouts to compete in extreme-endurance events to raise money for firefighters with cancer, one of our most popular stories on Facebook.

� From the FR1 Team

Top Stories of the Week

Off-duty FFs save mother, child from burning home
Mother: "I didn't lose anything. If it hadn't been for those guys, then who knows?"

NY fire chief dies of possible heart attack
Chief William Delanoy was 58 and is survived by his son and wife

W. Va. dept. officials told to resign after audit faults

4 Chicago firefighters injured when stairway collapses

Firefighters win appeal in test-cheating case

Video: Car crashes, explodes on live television

Family of firefighters killed in chopper crash voice frustration

Homeless man's dog brings emergency medical help

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9 answers: How to handle fire department theft

One expert shares insight on preventing and reacting to thefts.

What to do about the guy we make 'sick'

For firefighters, situational awareness extends beyond the fireground and into the public sphere.

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Top Photos of the Week

This fire truck from Lexington, Ky., has a unique slogan that assures anyone who's in need of service doesn't have to wait in line. (Image Imgur)

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Fireground Tips and Tricks

Use wall-mounted utilities as navigation

During an interior search, maintaining orientation is critical to firefighter survival. The utilities and baseboards along the walls are excellent markers for knowing where you're at inside the building. Baseboard heaters, steam pipes, oh my!

Use floor coverings to maintain orientation

FireGround flash tip: A different way to use a flat head ax

5 firefighters trapped, call mayday at 4-alarm blaze

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Top Comments of the Week

"Has he ever thought of politely going over and saying something to them? If they knew it was an issue, they may find another spot to do this. Firemen are not jerks."
�John Zellers in response to Video: Firefighters 'make me sick'

"It makes you wonder what else is not being inspected, like SCBA hydrostat, ground ladders, ropes, vehicle inspections, tires, buildings, occupancy, fire extinguishers, and on and on."
�Walter M. Holden in response to Detroit firefighters barred from aerials after years-long lapse in safety inspections

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