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FireRescue1 features a diverse team of fire service leaders and experts, tackling topics that touch on every facet of a firefighter’s career, from the early days serving as a firefighter recruit at the Academy to training on fire-rescue operations to commanding incidents and, ultimately, the department.
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As a woman in the fire service, I am so grateful for my extended family and this group of role models for my son
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Ill-fitting PPE undermines rescue operations and sends female firefighters a dangerous message about belonging
The crew’s wealth of experience and dedication set a high bar in an environment where all-women crews were often scrutinized
The original life safety standard, released in response to a deadly accident, has seen many revisions and additions
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Your crewmembers are your lifeline to survival, so communicate as much as possible
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