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Firefighting takes a number of skills � some of those skills are shared with Olympic athletes, like a lifetime of dedication. Other skills include good communication. Both are essentials to a good firefighting career.

In today's eNews, we also tell you how to detect lightweight trusses, which can quickly become a danger in a fire attack.

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Dangers of lightweight trusses

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