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    Volunteer and Rural Firefighting: SLICERS in the rural fire environment. Plus, Tech Rescue Training, Fire Prevention Research on Residential Fire Sprinklers, the Volunteer Run Survey, the 2014 Community Service Awards and more.

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    Photo by Brian Wozniak
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    Tom Kuntz explains firefighting tactics related to flow path and cooling during fire attack in rural areas.
    Oct. 1, 2015
    Photo by Dave Stewart
    Manchester, NH, Aug. 2, 2015
    Recent fires from around the country
    Oct. 1, 2015
    Photo by Peter Danzo
    The fireground is a dynamic place, and firefighters and fire officers must be mindful to avoid complacency in their operations.
    John Dixon addresses the concept of the "normalization of deviance," explaining how firefighters must battle complacency so they do not succumb to the "drift into failure."
    Oct. 1, 2015
    Photos by Joseph C. Sperber
    Prior to the collapse of the ductwork, firefighters operate a 2-1/2' hoseline off first-due Engine 967 to darken down the fire.
    Part 2: Billy Goldfeder describes an incident in ductwork fell on a firefighter for the Westbury Fire Department and how crews managed to get him out.
    Oct. 1, 2015
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    In the past 50 years, the evolution of protective barriers in turnout garments has had a significant impact on firefighter safety and performance at the fire scene.
    Oct. 1, 2015
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    Chief Marc Bashoor explains why we must pay attention, stay fully focused and be ready to go at all times.
    Oct. 1, 2015
    Photo by Rob Reardon
    Training is critical when it comes to your team being ready for complex technical rescue situations.
    Ruel Douvillier offers advice on how to build a training program around NFPA 1006.
    Oct. 1, 2015
    Willie Cirone
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    Firehouse Magazine proudly presents its 27th annual Volunteer Run Survey. For this year’s survey, we received responses from volunteer fire departments in 26 states. Listed here...
    Oct. 1, 2015
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    Barry Furey explains why training your citizens to properly report emergencies can help dispatchers and crews.
    Oct. 1, 2015
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    Curt Varone explains the legal issues related to AED acquisition and use.
    Oct. 1, 2015
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    Chief Salka explains that the engine company chauffeur must perform several critical skills at any fire incident.
    Oct. 1, 2015
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    Gary Ludwig advises to not let a thoughtless social media post end your career.
    Oct. 1, 2015
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    We must ensure that wildland operations are a priority as we refine the LSIs, Ronald Siarnicki says.
    Oct. 1, 2015
    VIKING and Hainsworth have partnered to win a U.S. firefighter contract in New Mexico.
    Oct. 1, 2015
    Richard Maddox
    Maddox Elected Chairman of FDSOA
    Oct. 1, 2015
    Worcester, MA, Fire Department District Chief (ret.) Mike McNamee
    Firehouse Renames Famed Awards Program
    Oct. 1, 2015
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    The authors describe the benefits residential sprinklers offer firefighters, and discuss the need for expanding the use of residential sprinkler systems as a strategy to reduce...
    Aug. 24, 2015