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		Step By Step: Forcing an outward-opening door
		Commentary: Keeping an open mind

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Volume 670 � May 9, 2012

FR1 Exclusive
Thwarting violence against firefighters and medics
		By Rick Markley, FR1 Editor If you've never done so, type "firefighters attacked" into your Internet search field � the results are unsettling. Stories of firefighters having rocks thrown at them, being stabbed and pepper sprayed are but a small sampling of the results. Violence against emergency responders is one of the more universal and ugly aspects of the job. Here's how to mitigate these types of incidents through preparation. Trust your gut Related: On scene: 6 tips to avoid fireground violence

Featured News

Trooper, firefighter honored by peers for daring NH heroics

Firefighter Keith Knight and a state trooper, who rescued a man from a burning vehicle, were honored at the opening day of the Professional Fire Fighters of N.H. convention. (Image WMUR) Highest honor

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Off-duty FF pulls driver from Mass. crash

Today's Top Stories:

FD that watched suicidal man drown makes water rescue: Since 2011 suicide, Calif. FD has beefed up water rescue equipment and training

Woman plows into parked fire truck at accident scene: Truck stopped her from ramming cars involved in the original collision

	Theme park gives rescue trainers a challenge

	Scotland: Pub-ed in schools slashes number of intentionally set fires

	Calif. fire dist. may close half its stations if tax proposal is defeated

	Fire Capt honored by Clemson University


	Op-ed: Honor fallen firefighters by toughening stance on abandoned structures

	NM tech rescue team performs high-angle rescue

	Feds: Pipeline companies must keep safety records

News Analysis: Public education delivers tangible results

		By Chief Adam K. Thiel, FR1 Editorial Advisor We often focus our prevention efforts on school children for several reasons: among them is reducing the potential for youth fire-setting. It's nice to have another positive example to support the continued need for these programs. It's also important to note that public education is just one facet of a comprehensive community risk-reduction program. Reduce incidents

Related: Scotland: Pub-ed in schools slashes number of intentionally set fires

Step By Step

Forcing an outward-opening door

By Henry S. Magaña, FR1 Contributor

You are assigned to open up the rear side of a structure fire by forcing an outward-opening metal door set in a block wall. It has multiple deadbolt locks and is constructed of stainless steel. How would you force this door? Bring irons and sledge

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How firefighters can force doors with control

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Commentary: Keeping an open mind during tough times

This tough economy means continuing to look for savings ideas, even extreme ones � because if we don't, someone else will and they'll be the ones who decide what gets cut.
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