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Oct. 2012

Dear FireRescue1 Member,

In this month's eNews, check out the 3 important components of safe overhaul and remember that, just like any other clothing, fit matters when it comes to PPE.

Lastly, we offer some tactics to help deal with newer, lightweight construction materials.

— The FR1 Team

The Butcher's Bill

3 important components of safe overhaul

By Tom LaBelle, FR1 Columnist Overhaul certainly isn't the most glamorous part of what we do, but it is a time when we can get lax — and hurt. Follow these rules
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PPE Update

		When it comes to PPE, size matters By Jeffrey and Grace Stull, FR1 Columnists Properly fitting PPE affects more than comfort: it determines performance and safety. Beyond garments
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Reader Response

		Tactics for newer buildings By FR1 Staff We asked our readers how their interior attack tactics have changed in the face of lightweight construction. Here's what they had to say. "Surround and drown"
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Safety Videos

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