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Firefighting 101

Firefighting 101 articles are intended to educate a non-fire service audience about the fire service profession. These articles are written by FireRescue1 staff members and FireRescue1 contributors, and cover a wide range of topics from how to join a fire academy to how to pass the exams required to be a firefighter. If there's a topic you'd like to see covered, or are interested in writing for Firefighting 101, email editor@firerescue1.com.

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How many firefighters died on 9/11?
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343 FDNY firefighters, plus one New York Fire patrolman, were killed in the terrorist attacks, along with dozens of other public safety personnel
FLARE score: The 10 best states for firefighters in 2017
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FireRescue1.com looked at economic and fire industry data to determine the states offering the most for firefighters.
How to perform arc flash risk assessment under NFPA 70e
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NFPA code 70e helps firefighters calculate and maintain a safe boundary when dealing with flashovers
How many classes of fire extinguishers are there?
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Learn about different classes of fire and the types of extinguishers used in the fire service
How to become a 911 dispatcher
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Emergency dispatchers are crucial for obtaining information needed to determine an emergency course of action
How firefighter credit unions can increase your savings
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When you switch to a firefighter credit union, you may receive higher APY rates on savings and IRA accounts
The best firefighter credit unions for auto financing
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Buying a new or used auto? Consider using one of these firefighter credit unions
Fire cadets and fire departments
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Cadets are a great way to encourage young people to go into firefighting careers and EMS programs
Vehicle fires and firefighters
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While some of these vehicle fires were the result of collisions, the majority were due to mechanical or electrical defects in cars
Fire department apparatus
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Every town and city has at least one fire truck and many large cities have hundreds
Fire department recruitment 101
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Becoming a firefighter is a rigorous process that requires a focused effort from those who want to make a career of it
Fire safety standards: What you should know
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Fire safety standards are created to prevent or lower the incidence of fires that cause death, injury, property damage and the destruction of natural resources
Career profile: Fire warden
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The fire warden career profile notes that it's an administrative position involving the planning, direction and supervision of all activities in regards to the protection of U.S. Forest Service properties from forest fires
Fire truck equipment: What you should own
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Having the proper fire truck equipment is essential to keeping firefighters safe, as well as allowing them to protect the public
Live fire training for firefighters
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Working a live fire is the field training aspect of a firefighter's learning experience
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