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Video: FFs honor boy's dying wish; Fire truck melts in fire, FFs escape | Feb. 20, 2013

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		Case study: Lessons from a freak-accident rescue
		Best ways to roll a hose

Feb. 20, 2013

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Video: Firefighters honor boy's dying wish	Video: Thousands gather to remember fallen FFs	FFs, rescuers search for missing after KC explosion

Today's Top Stories:

Study: High levels of flame retardants found in FFs, cancer link possible: Some had 2 to 3 times the level of retardants in their system than the general pop

Grief still smolders 10 years after Station club fire: Fire marshal who inspected club missed foam because he was focused on wrong-way swinging door

FFs honored with Medal of Valor: VP Biden presented the awards to firefighters who made courageous rescues

12 fire departments fight Ohio greenhouse blaze

Firefighters rescue girl threatening to hurt self on roof

Fire truck 'melts' in fire, firefighters escape

Photo: Firefighter builds son fire truck bed

NY man charged after nearly hitting firefighters, young girl

Sheriff: Spontaneous human combustion may have killed man

News Analysis

Nightclub fire: You can make a difference now
		By Chief Adam K. Thiel, FR1 Editorial Advisor Probably like many of you, I'm often asked why I always sit near an exit door. Every time I have that conversation, it's a teachable moment. I've also had to explain to friends and family members why I won't go to this or that restaurant, bar, club ... or even stay in someone's home. The hope is that, eventually, people will start demanding, through behaviors and choices, fire safety in the places where they live, work and play. Pushing for safety
Related: Grief still smolders 10 years after RI club fire

Tip of the Spear

Case study: Lessons from a freak-accident rescue

By Dennis Rubin, FR1 Columnist

A well-planned and executed rescue played a large role in a victim's "lucky" outcome. A man planning to take his wife on vacation had a change of plans when their front porch suddenly collapsed into the basement, leaving him trapped and nearly dead. The plan

Related:

How to conquer complicated extrications


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FIREGROUND Flash Tip

3 important, often ignored, hose rolls

Chief Wylie demonstrates three quick hose roll techniques and explains why they are critical on the fireground, not just a way to keep idle cadets busy. Watch the video

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The roundabout hose load


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Community Focus

Teaching moment: Nightclubs and public fire safety

By Tom Kiurski, FR1 Columnist

Use information from the tragic nightclub fires as a means to get the fire-safety message home to your public. Watch the video

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Decade after deadly RI fire, lessons for Brazil


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