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		Fire service language determines behavior
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Oct. 17, 2012

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New helmet policy angers firefighters	Video: 'Ninja' firefighter saves suicidal girl	Video: 'Firefighter Style,' 'Gangnam Style' parody

Today's Top Stories:

911 dispatch site updates live to cut 'curious callers': Site will allow residents to see the nature and address of every call

Senator: Volunteer FF tax break will pass: The bill would reinstate one that expired in 2010

1 firefighter injured, 1 child dead in high-rise fire: Civilians tried to rescue the 4-year-old, who was later found hiding under his bed

Mass. fire chief allegedly stole drugs from ambulance

Fire at bar used to cover up 5 homicides

Former firefighter who lived without pulse dies

Firefighter hopes new invention will prevent LODDS

Firefighter falls from second story of burning home

Video: Zombies perform CPR in PSA

News Analysis

'Gangnam Style:' Gaudy or chic?
		By Chief Adam K. Thiel, FR1 Editorial Advisor We're probably not going to get our fire-prevention (or fundraising, in some cases) messages through to all of our target audiences with elevator music, coloring books and fire photos. Not everyone is fascinated by "big fire, big water." But doing it "Gangnam Style?" How many people, within and beyond Pennsylvania, benefited from watching this video? Does it cross the line?
Related: Video: 'Firefighter Style,' 'Gangnam Style' parody

Bread and Butter Basics

Cowboys or cowards: Fire service language determines behavior

By Charles Bailey, FR1 Columnist

It seems redundant at times to keep going back to notions of metaphor and language. However, how we talk about things, the language we use to frame our discussions also frames our worldview and ultimately our behavior. Chump change

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3 Keys to changing fire service culture

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FIREGROUND Commentary

How to cope with mass shootings

In the wake of a number of mass shootings in recent times, here are ways fire and EMS personnel can keep their minds focused. Watch the video

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Product News

4 skills for better radio communication

By Robert Avsec, FR1 Columnist

The portable radio is the single-most versatile piece of equipment that a firefighter or officer can carry into a hazardous situation. Here are four ways that you can use it to its best advantage, making sure that you're heard on the fireground. Know your hardware

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How to better communicate with dispatch

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