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		2 techniques to be a great backup firefighter
		11 firehouse nutrition tips

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Volume 679 � June 11, 2012

News Spotlight
Cancers covered for FFs, volunteers at 9/11 cleanup
		A federal health official's ruling has cleared the way for 50 types of cancer to be added to the list of sicknesses covered by a $4.3 billion fund set up to compensate and treat people exposed to the toxic smoke, dust and fumes in the months after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack. Vindication for hundreds Related: FDNY's 9/11 cancer study clashes with federal report

Featured News

Firefighter uses own SCBA to save dogs in 'Burn' doc

A heart-rending clip of a firefighter reviving two dogs after they were trapped inside of a burning house may be enough to help boost a FF documentary into wide distribution. (Image detroitfirefilm.org)
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Today's Top Stories:

Rollover crash kills 1 firefighter, injures 2: Tohono O'odham Nation firefighters were battling an Arizona wildfire south of Tucson

Arsonist who injured 3 firefighters gets 15 years in prison: Convicted man had long criminal record that included an arson conviction

	Supreme Court won't hear FF labor disputes

	Spate of flashlight bombs in Ariz.

	Out-of-control Colo. fire burns 118 structures

	Firefighters set technical rescue plan for Niagara Falls stunt


	Retired firefighter involved in apparent murder-suicide

	Firefighter pensions at risk after referendum votes

	Audit questions volunteer fire department expenses

News Analysis: Eat like it matters

		By Chief Adam K. Thiel, FR1 Editorial Advisor Like many of us in the fire and emergency services, my personal health and fitness journey has had its fair share of ups and downs. From completing several marathons and an Ironman triathlon, to barely being able to climb a few flights of stairs, I've definitely come to understand the importance of exercise, diet, and nutrition for everyone in our business. Why does it matter?

Related: 11 firehouse nutrition tips

From the Fireground

2 techniques to be a great backup FF

By Jason Hoevelmann, FR1 Columnist

Most professional athletic teams have role players who aren't superstars. Without those players' contributions, the team could never be champions. The same is true of the backup firefighter. Support structure

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Fire Attack: Advancing Hose Lines

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11 firehouse nutrition tips

By Rick Markley, FR1 Editor

In the second of our four-part series on firehouse cooking, Chef Tom Beckman dispels the myth that only things that are bad for you taste good. He also offers up a recipe for Texas Style chili.
Revamp how you eat

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Fire station cooking: Dishes and techniques

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		FDNY knocks down multi-unit fire Unconfirmed reports are that two FDNY firefighters were injured at this multi-unit structure fire.
		PAFD practices trench rescue Prince Albert Fire Department conducts hands-on trench rescue class.
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Video: FF uses SCBA to save dogs; FF killed in rollover | June 11, 2012

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