How firefighting gear stands up to liquid; Beware of absolutes in firefighting; 3 tools for firefighter road saftey;
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Dear FireRescue1 Member,

In this month's eNews, we look at an updated road-safety manual, a study on public awareness efforts, and free firefighter training modules that are available to keep firefighters safer on the road. Also, learn how your bunker gear is designed and tested to keep harmful fluids at bay.

Also, be sure to look at the video of FDNY Ladder 156 checking out a fire, only to narrowly miss an explosion.


Rick Markley, FireRescue1 Editor

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How firefighting gear stands up to liquid
By Jeffrey O. and Grace G. Stull
Performance of firefighter gear and other types of clothing depends on several factors: materials, surface tension, protecting seams and design. How they are tested
The Butcher's Bill
Beware of absolutes
By Tom LaBelle, FR1 Columnist
We need to focus on the probable outcomes, not all the possible outcomes. If we look at all the possible dangers we couldn't ever leave the station as it turns out the world is a pretty dangerous place. Probability over possibility
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3 tools for firefighter road safety
By Rick Markley, FR1 Editor
Dealing with a motor vehicle collision on moderate to heavily trafficked road is one of the greatest dangers for firefighters. Now, three new interrelated resources are available. Free training
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