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Posted: June 18, 2013

'BURN' Movie Producers Talk About Experience

'BURN,' a film that chronicles the lives and work of Detroit firefighters was released today in digital formats and its producers talk about the journey to make it happen.

Two Houston Fire Medics Hurt in Ambulance Crash

The driver of an SUV, suspected of being drunk, slammed into a Houston ambulance injuring two paramedics. A six-month-old girl in the SUV was also injured.

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In the Line of Duty

N.C. Firefighter Electrocuted at Fire Scene

Mountain View Firefighter Tony Barker, 36, was electrocuted following a storm.

USFA On-Duty Deaths: 2013-13 2012-83

Topics Highlights

Firefighter Safety

Patient Attacks Pa. Ambulance Medics

Dana DiFilippo

A patient hit by a car assaulted two paramedics in the back of a Philadelphia ambulance and tried to steal a fire truck before police were able to subdue the man.

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Funding & Grants

Pa. Firefighters Organize Fundraising Groundhog Hunt

Rebecca LeFever

The York fire company needed a good way to raise money and local farmers needed to get rid of a costly pest, the two teamed up to host the first charity groundhog hunt in York...

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Careers

A Return to College Life

by Cynthia Mills

As my husband returns to college to get his degree, this means that his efforts are our efforts together. Just like I support him, he always supports me and makes my endeavors...

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Emergency Vehicles & Operations

Fire & Rescue Apparatus Maintenance Roundtable

by Ed Ballam

When it comes to fire apparatus maintenance issues, you would be correct to think that equipment required for emissions standards was challenging. You would also be correct to...

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Fire Prevention & Investigation

Kan. House Packed With Ammo, Fireworks, Clutter Burns

Robert A. Cronkleton

Overland Park firefighters were challenged by a house filled with explosives and combustibles when it caught fire early Tuesday.

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Leadership & Command

Unattended Grease Pot Burns S.C. Fire Station

John Monk

The Columbia chief says he's mulling whether to discipline a firefighter who left a pot of grease on a stove to answer a call. The ensuing fire caused $20K damage.

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Politics & Law

Historical Philly Firehouse Could Be on The Line

Inga Saffron

An iconic fire station in South Philadelphia is now in danger of demolition by a New York real estate developer.

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Rescue & Special Ops

Fatal Tractor Mishap Claims Veteran Pa. Firefighter

Patrick Buchnowski

Jackson Township Volunteers faced the emotional task of helping one of their own who was mortally injured when a tractor rolled on him at his home.

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Health & Wellness

Repeated Disasters Taxing for Texas Responders

Mitch Mitchell

Officials worry that first responders and community volunteers are facing burnout after North Texas has been hit with a number of tragic disasters in recent months.

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Strategy & Tactics

Kan. House Packed With Ammo, Fireworks, Clutter Burns

Robert A. Cronkleton

Overland Park firefighters were challenged by a house filled with explosives and combustibles when it caught fire early Tuesday.

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Technology & Communications

June Firehouse iPad, Android App Available

Firehouse.com News

The new edition of the Firehouse for the tablet includes thermal imaging camera drills, truck company skills, a trench rescue quiz and more.

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Training

Integrate Training to its Fullest

by Chris Battlo

Recently I have had the opportunity to watch several training evolutions. These have been both single company and multi-company drills. Each involved establishing water...

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Wildland

Wind-Whipped Calif. Fire Burns Near Yosemite

Will Kane

Fire is threatening 150 homes as it burns near one of the main entrances of Yosemite park.

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Breaking News

West EMS Loses Members, Station in Blast

SUSAN NICOL

EMS Supervisor Tom Marek laid down across the front seat of the fire truck to survive the blast.

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Blogs

Miracles Do Happen, Apparatus Technology Can Help

Ed Ballam

Tuesday June 18, 2013

Let’s all give thanks the young lady who was driving the engine that rolled in Kansas...

Ignorance: The Wrong Lubricant for Your Fire Department's Machinery

Dr. Harry Carter

Monday June 17, 2013

Let me share with you one of my favorite Bible verses. It comes from the Book of Proverbs and...

Ballam: In The Market For Stuff? Go Have Some Fun

Ed Ballam

Wednesday June 12, 2013

Buying stuff for fire departments should always be a fun experience and with the right attitude...

Pennington: What Hand Tools Do You Choose?

Ryan Pennington

Wednesday June 12, 2013

As the men and women who ride in the jumpseat, we have a certain level of responsibility to our...

Apparatus Builders Gain Traction in Market Place

Ed Ballam

Tuesday June 4, 2013

Last week, I wrote about an uptick in fire service business as the economy continues gain...

Training to Search for Victims

Ryan Pennington

Tuesday June 4, 2013

The loud speaker opens with a a crackle and the dispatcher says "Stations and units respond for...

Fire Industry Makes Modest Gains

Ed Ballam

Wednesday May 29, 2013

While at a recent trade show, vendors were reporting some modest gains in the fire service...

Memorial Day: Honor The Fallen by Staying Safe

Ed Ballam

Saturday May 25, 2013

I broke in a new Class A uniform this weekend. It was stiff, immaculately clean, brand new...

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This webcast will discuss the actual meaning of interoperability beyond the equipment that most responders associate with the phrase. Chief Peter Lamb will review the term and apply it to the people, procedures and equipment used by fire departments...

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Developing a Thermal Imaging...
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Michael Daley will present an in-depth look at the need for fire and rescue crews to deploy thermal imaging cameras. The webcast includes an overview of the concepts behind thermal imaging cameras (TICs) and how they operate. During the interactive...

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First Arriving Unit...
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This webcast will emphasize the importance of the decisions made by the first arriving unit and explore how those decisions can make or break an operation. Co-presenters Richard J. Blatus and Thomas J. Richardson will illustrate how students should deploy...

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Truck Company Do's and Don'ts
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Firehouse Insider March 2013
March 26, 2013
Deputy Chief Raymond O'Brocki, Baltimore City, MD, FD

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The Leader's Toolbox: Telecommunicator...
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Join Host Bob Duemmel and Chief Master Sergeant Daryl Cook as they...

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December 5, 2012
Firehouse Managing Editor Elizabeth Neroulas talks with Harry R. Carter...
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The discussion between Bob Duemmel and Todd Fetters covers the various...

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Listen Ryan Pennington and Robert C. Owens Jr. discuss how complacency is...

Lessons from Mayday Survivors Roundtable
September 17, 2012
Firehouse Editor Peter Matthews talks with Kevin Conant and Tom Rogan...

The Buzz on Technical Rescue: The 5-Step...
September 11, 2012
Learn about “The 5 Step Discipline for Overturns and Underrides," heavy...
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September 6, 2012
Orange County, CA, Fire Authority

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August 2, 2012
Firehouse Managing Editor Elizabeth Neroulas talks with Barry Furey about...

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July 10, 2012
Firehouse Managing Editor Elizabeth Neroulas talks with Mark Nugent...

The Leader's Toolbox: Heavy Contents...
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Dr. Richard Gasaway and Ryan Pennington discuss the challenges that...

Tips for the 2012 Assistance to Firefighter...
June 12, 2012
Veteran grant writer Brian Vickers shares tips and guidance on applying for...
The Buzz on Technical Rescue: Technical and...
June 12, 2012
Bob Duemmel and Kent Freeman look at the tactics used around tower rescues...

Firehouse Insider June 2012
June 6, 2012
Firehouse Managing Editor Elizabeth Neroulas talks with Christopher...

The Leader's Toolbox: Sustaining Public...
May 26, 2012
Dr. Richard B. Gasaway and Bill Booth, president of the Interact Business...

The Buzz on Technical Rescue: Chemical...
May 22, 2012
Capt. Mark Schmitt talks about the new challenges responders face at...

Apparatus Architects: FDIC Recap and...
May 14, 2012
Apparatus Architects Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur talk about the new fire...
Firehouse Insider May 2012
May 2, 2012
Firehouse Managing Editor Elizabeth Neroulas talks with Strasburg, PA, Fire...

Firehouse Insider April 2012
April 3, 2012
Firehouse Insider April 2012: Syracuse, NY, Fire Chief Mark McClees

Apparatus Architects: Updating Rigs for...
March 23, 2012
Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur discuss

The Buzz on Technical Rescue: Southern...
March 8, 2012
Three veteran rescue specialists review technology for on technical...

Firehouse Magazine Insider: January 2012
March 6, 2012
Firehouse Managing Editor Elizabeth Neroulas talks with Tim Szymanski...