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Why the media singles out wrongdoing by firefighters, EMTs
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Do the right thing because it is right, but also do the right thing because your job, supported by the currency of public trust, depends on it
4 steps to safe, realistic live-fire training
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It is up to the training officers to make live-fire training both safe and effective; here's how to do it
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5 features to look for in an SCBA bracket
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The ideal crew cab SCBA bracket should include a dependable locking mechanism that secures the cylinder while still allowing firefighters quick and easy operation
A faded lesson from 9/11
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When we say, "Never forget," we need to remember, and live the too-soon-forgotten aftereffects of the Sept. 11 attacks
How to buy manual forced-entry tools
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Know your jurisdiction and your staff, then choose tools from among these different types that best meet those needs
How safe is firefighting foam?
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With recent attention focused on firefighting foam contaminating groundwater, here's a closer look at the foam, the risks and the preventions
Hazmat basics: 10 keys to effective firefighter response
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A measured, deliberate, intensive approach to identifying, training for and responding to a hazardous materials incident for the fire service
Firefighter PPE is needed at all times when dealing with a car fire
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With the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, it's a good time to review protocols for PPE regulations when dealing with car hazards and unknowns
8 steps for keeping your fire apparatus cool this summer
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Master mechanics and emergency vehicle technicians recommend the following apparatus maintenance tips to keep trucks on the road in soaring temperatures
The greatest fire pumper the world has known
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This semi-pulled pumper system designed by a naval engineer redefined "big water"
COVID-19: This is our generation’s test
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Firefighters are resilient and will survive this ultimate challenge
5 steps to extricate patients from modern vehicles
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Rip and blitz challenges: Use your cutter/spreader for car side removal extrication
How much fire hose should a pumper have?
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Stepping outside the “that’s how we’ve always done it” mindset will set the rigs up for current and future needs
The best firefighter forcible entry tools
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The concepts behind forced entry have remained largely unchanged; meanwhile, the tools have gotten more refined and job-specific
Should fire chiefs give firefighters guns?
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Before deciding whether or not to allow firefighters and EMTs to carry concealed firearms, give careful thought to these five factors
7 reasons for annual firefighter physical tests
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It is more important to know firefighters' physical abilities each year than at the beginning of their careers
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