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Inspecting Exits and Exit Aisles
You can see the problem here, right? This is a common problem in warehouses, mercantile stores and the "big box" stores, especially the large do-it-yourself stores. We have to make sure that these lanes are not 'permanently' blocked. The exception …
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Company Training Discussion 2: Residential Fire with Exposure
Here is another look at a residential house fire. What challenges might we have with this fire and where would your first attack line go? Where would you put your second line and what size? How would your size-up be transmitted? What type of cont…
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The gift that keeps on giving. The Grinch arrived on Christmas Day but he was sent packing by a residential sprinkler system.
It could have been a long Christmas Day away from home for Bucks County, Pennsylvania firefighters and a miserable holiday for one family, but a residential sprinkler system saved the day.
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Locomotive – 1, Pickup – 0
He escaped from his truck just seconds before this happened ...
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Would You Just Look at That?
THIS RECENT PHOTO from the Vancouver, B. C. Province is just begging for a new caption:
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Friday Morning Fire Claims 2 Children
AN EARLY-MORNING FIRE ON CHRISTMAS DAY took the lives of two grandchildren ages 10 and 12.
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Snakes Alive!
they were met with heavy black smoke and several occupants coming from the house, as well as the home-mechanic who was standing out front with burns to his upper body and head.
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Morning Lineup – December 26
This lack of accountability is having a snowball effect throughout our entire culture ...
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St. Louis Church Fire Goes to 4 Alarms
When the FD arrived the building was already untenable
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Around the Fire Web
Justin gives us a view of a log book used when a horse-drawn steamer was in quarters.
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Trooper Identfied
This is the trooper that was killed working an accident today. Here is the link to the news story: http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=192480&catid;=3
Stay safe and be careful out there.
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MO State Trooper LODD
It is with much regret to pass along sad information from Missouri. This morning a Missouri State Trooper was struck while working at an accident scene in Eureka, MO. Details are still few, but the trooper had gotten out of his vehicle and was struck b…
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Retired Chief Called Into Duty
RETIRED ASHTABULA, OHIO, FIRE CHIEF Norm Jepson found himself pressed into service once again Wednesday night.
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All-Night Fire Destroys Indiana Government Building
So the order was given to pull out and an 11-hour defensive operation was begun.
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Vote for Raising Ladders!!! Show Your Support
I wrote the other day about Raising Ladders. Alex has entered into a contest with onehelluva video from DCFD Engine 26.
You can now vote for his video since he was picked as one of the top 50. Click on the picture to vote! Vote often!!!
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A Remarkable Christmas Gift
AS A SYMBOLIC GIFT TO THE CHRISTIAN FAITHFUL, THE STATE OF ISRAEL publicly disclosed earlier this week a treasured archaeolgical discovery in Nazareth.
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UPDATED: Firefighters on duty Christmas Day. A video tour.
Videos and a little news from around the world on Christmas Day.
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Christmas “Feast”
FossilMedic remembers an on-duty Christmas feast.
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Firefighter Nutcracker
I know Christmas is today, but, for those of you that do your shopping for next year the day after Christmas, check this out for you fire buffs. This would make a great addition to any fire buff's office, home or bar. You know, the firefighter that h…
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Help, Santa’s On Fire
This is what happens when you travel faster than the speed of light. Let's hope they got him put out before the presents burned. Have a Merry Christmas and stay safe.
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Morning Lineup – December 25
Merry Christmas to one and to all ....
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When It’s 2 am And You’re Still Wrapping Presents…
... yeah, they've got a little Captain in 'em.
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What is Truly Important
May you all be able to do what is important to you for many many more years to come.
Merry Christmas to you all.
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Merry Christmas From the Fire Critic
The Fire Critic had to work tonight, Christmas Eve. It isn't a big deal, I don't have the seniority to get this cycle off. That is the life we lead. Luckily I have Christmas Day off. Actually, I get to enjoy a four day break starting Christmas Day. I will be spending the day at home with my family. I cannot make it to Nashville to spend Christmas with my extended family, but we will make it to Richmond on Saturday/Sunday with my wives family.
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