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Preparedness a Common Theme at Firehouse World

Officials say it's imperative that crews not only conduct drills, but make them realistic and plan for things that have a high probability of occurring.

Ga. Firefighters Push for New SCBAs After Close Calls

More than half of DeKalb County's current packs have been malfunctioning.

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Virginia Firefighter Ejected, Killed When Tanker Skids

Zachary Whitacre, 21, was riding on the back of the tanker when it skidded on...

USFA On-Duty Deaths: 2012-7 | 2011-87

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John J. Salka, Jr.

Transitional Attack is Whack

Sunday February 19, 2012

I'm amazed by the number of scientific studies that are calling for firefighters to change...

Ryan Pennington

Do You Lay In?

Sunday February 12, 2012

It's a great debate for the loyal readers of Views From the Jumpseat. Now keep in mind that...

Cynthia Mills

Fire Wife Preppers

Monday February 6, 2012

A friend recently sent me a link to the National Geographic channel's Doomsday Preppers series...

Dr. Harry Carter

Honesty Is the Only Policy

Sunday February 5, 2012

Quite some time ago one of you kind folks out there in reader land took the time to share an...

Ryan Pennington

Firefighting: A Super Big Game

Sunday February 5, 2012

That's right folks, it's time to order up the chicken wings, chips, and find the biggest...

John J. Salka, Jr.

My Friends

Monday January 30, 2012

I'm heading up to Massachusetts tomorrow to visit some friends. Not just any friends, but a...

Ryan Pennington

Words Can Mean so Much

Friday January 27, 2012

Good afternoon from the warm shores of West Virginia...well at least it's warm in January...

Ben May

Reputation Equity in the Fire Service

Friday January 27, 2012

What's your reputation worth? If you think about it, your reputation as a firefighter in your...

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