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    This month's features include stories on Firefighter Health & Safety, Building a Recruit Training Program, Higher Education and Part 2 of National Run Survey.

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    Functional Fitness: In order for a workout to be functional to the firefighter, it needs to train these specific movements, the muscles involved in the movement, the energy systems required for the movement, and the brain that controls the movement.
    Aaron Zamzow describes the benefits of functional fitness, interval training, foam rolling, yoga and crew workouts.
    July 1, 2016
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    The right higher education program can help fire officers improve their written, communications and math skills, all of which could be useful during a chaotic incident.
    Jeff Kimble explains how selecting the right degree program can improve your writing, math and decision-making skills.
    July 1, 2016
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    Recent fires from around the country.
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    Dr. David Griffin explains why he wrote himself up after making a mistake on the fireground.
    July 1, 2016
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    Firehouse offers key takeaways from its latest Station Design Conference.
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    Gary Ludwig addresses the impact of the infamous “Accidental Death and Disability” paper on modern EMS.
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    Editor-in-Chief Tim Sendelbach explains why preparing for high-risk events must be a priority for firefighters.
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    Chief John Salka covers the importance of being generous with your time, knowledge and opinions.
    July 1, 2016
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    In addition to seatbelts being the primary occupant restraint system, ZF TRW has developed two different versions of frontal collision airbags for rear-seat occupants. One design is the ZF TRW Front-Seat Mounted Rear Airbag. This airbag is stowed in the back portion of each front seat. It deploys in an inverted “U” shape during a frontal crash to provide supplemental restraint for rear-seat occupants.
    Ron Moore says new supplemental restraint airbag systems may provide additional challenges to first responders
    July 1, 2016
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    The career fire service takes to the pages of Firehouse Magazine to share and compare statistics.
    July 1, 2016
    ISFSI Launches Training Officer Credential Designation
    ISFSI Launches Training Officer Credential Designation
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    Rosenbauer Receives Presidential Award for Export Successes
    July 1, 2016
    Smeal Fire Apparatus Co. has promoted a number of its key executives.
    July 1, 2016