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• 2001 and 2020: Two years of tragedy, uncertainty and change

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  While it’s nearly impossible to compare 9/11 and COVID-19, there is one strong similarity

• Federal charge filed against man who allegedly fired slingshot at Portland FF-medic

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  The Seattle man was transferred back to Oregon by the FBI this week after allegedly hitting the firefighter-medic with a ball bearing during a July protest

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• Video: Multiple fires set in Wis. city after police shooting

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  Kenosha's fire union said in a statement that firefighters will "always answer the call" and urged residents to "respect your neighbor"

• Seattle Fire Foundation seeks to purchase body armor for FFs amid riots

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  The nonprofit has set a goal of $130,000 to go toward outfitting every city firefighter with body armor and helmets

• FDNY formally forbids use of hoses against unruly crowds

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  The department reportedly issued the order to its members amidst ongoing demonstrations in New York City

• Minneapolis fire chief to retire this fall

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  Minneapolis Fire Chief John Fruetel is retiring after 41 years with the department

• Firefighters face consequences following troubling social media posts about protests

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  Disparaging posts send local officials scrambling to rebuild trust during already tense times

• Should firefighters be provided body armor for responses?

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  Why ballistic protection is now a necessity, plus 5 steps for how departments can add body armor to their equipment cache

• Minneapolis FFs blast department's response to fires, unrest after George Floyd killing

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  IAFF Local 82 President Mark Lakosky questioned Chief John Fruetel's decision to not call in reinforcements and to allow buildings to burn

• The First Amendment and social media: What firefighters need to know

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  Several firefighters have faced consequences following protest-related posts on social media, but some cite their right to free speech as protection

• USFA provides civil unrest guidance for fire, EMS responders

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  The guidance includes recommendations for preparing personnel, the station, apparatus and the community for times of social upheaval

• Fort Worth Police and Firefighters Memorial vandalized with 'BLM,' 'ACAB' tags

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  The acronyms, which stand for Black Lives Matter and All Cops Are Bastards, were painted on stone markers and sidewalks at the memorial

• Putting anger aside: Firefighters help everyone, even those setting fires

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  Duty speaks louder than words, and we must do what we were sworn to do –protect the lives of everyone

• Ill. fire chief apologizes for Facebook post about looters

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  Lincoln Fire Chief Bob Dunovsky said the decision to share the post referencing the shooting of looters "was made in haste"

• Firefighters & Civil Unrest: 'Firefighters fight fires, not people'

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  How firefighters are being impacted by the protests and riots following the death of George Floyd

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