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• How to become a wildland smokejumper

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  As the "special ops" of wildland firefighting, smokejumpers need extreme skills to succeed in extreme conditions

• Fire service terms every new firefighter needs to know

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  A simple A-Z guide to ease the lingo learning curve – and even give aspiring firefighters a head start on the job

• The Firefighter Challenge: ‘The Toughest 2 Minutes in Sports’

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  Your top questions about this elite event, answered

• What does the thin red line flag mean?

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  Understanding the origin, meaning and controversy related to the thin red line flags

• 8 rules for properly displaying an American flag

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  The American flag is considered a living symbol under federal law; we must treat it as such.

• 10 rules for American flag etiquette on fire apparatus

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  Flag code requests we fly flags for two upcoming dates, here are guidelines to follow

• World of Warships: Wargaming weighs anchor with this action-packed combat game

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  World of Warships, a free-to-play action MMO, engages teams of 12 in a game of naval strategy

• ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ tells the story of WWII medic and hero Desmond Doss

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  Doss objected to killing but enlisted and served without a weapon, earning the Medal of Honor.

• Flow chart: What type of credit card should you pick?

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  According to Firerescue1 data, firefighters are 1.23 times more likely than other consumers to have a credit card. Are you selecting the correct one?

• 18 military service members participating in the 2016 Rio Olympics

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  These athletes protect and represent our country and deserve all the recognition they can get during the 2016 Olympic Games

• What type of leader are you?

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  Many different leadership styles make up a fire department. Which type are you?

• What if 'Ecstasy' could cure firefighter PTSD?

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  The drug MDMA has shown early promise in heading off PTSD, but a lot of research is still needed to learn if it is safe and effective

• 5 intense obstacle courses for off-duty training

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  Off-duty fitness training is essential for on-duty success. These events are some of the best.

• 6 tracker-approved skills you need for wilderness survival

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  From training to become a wildland firefighter to pure wilderness adventure entertainment, survivalism is a useful skillset.

• Strength in numbers: How firefighters can face PTSD and addiction

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  A look inside one of our nation's first "warriors only" PTSD treatment plans.

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