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    Historical Incidents

    World Trade Center Is Hallowed Ground

    Dec. 1, 2001
    I feel like I should have metacarpal tunnel syndrome from my constant pressing of the buttons on my remote control while changing the channels on the television since Sept.11,...
    Tech & Comm

    911 Since 9/11: Coping With The New Realities

    Dec. 1, 2001
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    Rescue

    Jet Crashes Into Queens Neighborhood After Takeoff

    Dec. 1, 2001
    Harvey Eisner reports on the crash of an American Airlines jetliner just minutes after takeoff, killing everyone aboard the plane and several people on the ground, and ravaging...
    Rescue

    On The Job - Texas: 22 Lives Lost As Record Tropical Floods Inundate Houston

    Dec. 1, 2001
    Tom McDonald reports from the scene of deadly flooding that ravaged a major metropolitan area and the response of emergency services personnel. Article Available Online Soon!
    Leadership

    Anthrax Scare Spots Weaknesses In Terrorism Response Capability

    Dec. 1, 2001
    If nothing else, the great anthrax scare has revealed the few strengths and many weaknesses in this country's ability to respond to a biological or chemical act of terrorism. ...

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    Safety & Health

    Close Calls

    Dec. 1, 2001
    We have been asking readers to share their accounts of incidents in which firefighters found themselves in dangerous or life-threatening situations, with the intention of sharing...
    Leadership

    The Economy After Sept. 11

    Dec. 1, 2001
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    Rescue

    “Hazmat Totes”

    Dec. 1, 2001
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    Rescue

    Total Sidewall Removal: “Blowing Out The B-Pillar”

    Dec. 1, 2001
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    Historical Incidents

    Domestic Terrorism: What Have We Learned?

    Dec. 1, 2001
    In the June 2000 issue of Firehouse®, I wrote a piece called "Terrorism: Are We Prepared?" After the terrible events of Sept. 11, I feel that possibly we are only slightly better...