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• The ugly truth about firefighting the public doesn't understand

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  They will never feel the profound sadness that we do as a result of seeing too much

• Guidelines for wearing the Maltese cross

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  When you display the cross, you are taking on board quite a bit of responsibility and it should not be taken lightly

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  Putting a thermal imaging device to the test in the California wildfires

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  This pocket-sized monocular from FLIR can scan large areas through darkness, glare and haze to pinpoint hot spots before they flare up

• 10 TV shows that launched careers in emergency services

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  These 'golden oldies' were my introduction to the non-stop action that is emergency services, and the life I have now

• 5 stresses firefighters deal with that others don't know about

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  There is always the chance that something will happen that we have no control over; it's those fears that keep us up at night

• 15 slang terms only a firefighter would know

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  Too bad the deckie is a Jake

• 10 reasons to not become a volunteer firefighter

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  Some people just aren’t fit for the volunteer life – you know, like people who enjoy sleep

• Why holidays aren't firefighters' favorite time of the year

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  It's hard for us to celebrate merrily when we have just seen the tears of a child that we extricated from a vehicle collision

• Everybody else's lights during the holidays

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  The holidays can be a lonely time for the cops, firefighters and paramedics

• 10 of America's most haunted fire stations

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  It's not unusual for a firehouse to house a spirit or two.

• 11 unbelievably good imitations of sirens

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  You have to hear these

• The dangers of firefighting

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  This video shows the darker side of firefighting.

• The forgotten corner of the first responder universe

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  The role, though thankless, is endlessly important.

• Midwest City Firefighters Rescue Dog and Cat From Structure Fire

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• A house fire timeline for volunteer firefighters

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  There should be plenty of time to knock the fire, grab a few hours of sleep and make it to work. What could possibly go wrong?

• 8 personalities you'll meet in the fire service

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  Be honest, which are you?

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