Wall collapses on aerial; Jumbo-tron yule log triggers 911 calls

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Dear Member,

In this week's highlights, firefighters save two children from a house fire while the Senate agreed to reauthorize USFA and grant programs.

And be sure to check out our feature on the 'comeback kid,' a firefighter who lost his leg to a flesh-eating bacteria but is still determined to make it back to the fireground, one of our most popular Facebook posts.

� From the FR1 Team

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Senate agrees on USFA, FIRE and SAFER grants reauthorization
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Firefighters save 2 children from house fire
A 3-year-old boy was found inside unconscious

Architect of home involved in LODD fire on trial

Concessions not enough as Pa. city lays off 11 firefighters

Hotel fire damages aerial, injures firefighters

Firefighters terminated for Sandy response get jobs back

Stadium monitor showing burning Yule log prompts frantic calls

OSHA probes death during first responder training

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"Once the decision is made to go defensive, it is imperative that the incident commander evacuate all firefighting personnel from the structure. This must be done before beginning aerial master stream operations."
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