34 days into the new year and the first 10 on-duty deaths.

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You are an engine company, not an Italian restaurant.

It is a wonder how we did it without the internet.

Told You So. Ontario Volunteer Department Charged After Fire Traps Firefighters During Rescue
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Poor Operations and Flashover Kill Three, Iowa 1999
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This Day in LODD, Structure Fire History
Collapse Six Minutes After Under Control, Chicago 2010
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Increasing heat, crowded entrance, radio not used and victim 15 feet from the door.

This Day in LODD, Structure Fire History
Disorientation, Radio Problems and RITs Driven Out, Missouri 1999
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Two rapid intervention teams forced to withdrawl from search for battalion chief.

Collyer Mansion Rescue: Pasadena, MD
Rescue of Handicapped Occupant and Progressing Fire on Videos
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November rescue of a handicapped woman from rapidly progressing fire conditions.

“Absolutely Not!” Rebuffing Refusing to Search for Occupants in Collyer Mansion Conditions
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Gabe Angemi allows us to share why hoarding shouldn't be an excuse to not act.

Before anyone starts picking up stones, think about how you're damaging the possible lessons learned.

Video highlights communications during fire attack and mayday.

First word out on work done so far investigating firefighter cancer.

Going in with a captain on a San Bernardino working fire.

A little November editorial.

On their way back from one call they notice smoke in the area.

























Playing the Rescue Card
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