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The Age Old Question,
from Boston Fire Gear

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Let's see what caliber of responses we get from 'thinking firemen'.

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Posted by on July 27, 2012 • Filed under: Education, Engine Company, Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighting Operations, Philosophy, Truck Company, Videos • Tagged: , , , , , , , ,

An LODD Benefits Ruling to Watch

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Autopsy on Kentucky chief’s death raise questions of national recognition.

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Posted by on July 26, 2012 • Filed under: Administration & Leadership, In the Line of Duty, Line of Duty, News • Tagged: , , , , , , , ,

Brooklyn Working:
Multiple Alarms for Flatbush Blaze

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665 New York Avenue fire was fought with six alarms and a seventh for relief purposes.

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Posted by on July 26, 2012 • Filed under: fire, Fires, News • Tagged: , ,

Brooklyn Working:
Seven Alarms Transmitted for Large Fulton Street Structure

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Multiple tower ladders at work on Box 1846.

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Posted by on July 24, 2012 • Filed under: fire, Firefighting Operations, Fires, News, Videos • Tagged: , , , , , ,

“Good Enough”
Let’s Not Be Neanderthal about Roof Ventilation

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You're cutting a hole for ventilation, not slicing off half a pound of Pimento loaf.

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Posted by on July 23, 2012 • Filed under: Commentary, Education, Firefighting Operations, Training, Training & Development, training-fire-rescue-topics, Truck Company, Videos • Tagged: , , , , , , , , , ,

Rhetorical Lesson No.10
Profiling and Pets

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If VSP is to reduce risk of injury and death it should apply to searching for the Golden Doodle, right?

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Posted by on July 19, 2012 • Filed under: Uncategorized • Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Shot in the Arm: Boston Engine 33

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The view from Boylston Street.

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Posted by on July 18, 2012 • Filed under: Commentary, Engine Company, Videos • Tagged: , , , , ,

“It’s All Good”

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The greater good exemplified.

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Posted by on July 10, 2012 • Filed under: Administration & Leadership, Command & Leadership, Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighter Safety & Health, Firefighting Operations, Fires, News, Rescues • Tagged: , , , , , ,

Philadelphia Rescue
Is Taking Off Your Facepiece For a Occupant a Bad Thing?

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Risk. Is it a matter of actual policy or personal interpretation?

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Posted by on July 6, 2012 • Filed under: Administration & Leadership, Command & Leadership, Commentary, fire, Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighter Safety & Health, Fires, News, Rescues, Training, Videos • Tagged: , , , , , , , ,