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    On Oct. 23, we lost our Editor-in-Chief Emeritus, Harvey Eisner. We pay tribute to Harvey with a special 28-page supplement commemorating his incredible life.

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    Bruce Bowling
    Bruce Bowling1937-2014Bruce Bowling, a member of the team that founded Firehouse magazine and a luminary in the fire service business, died on October 21. He was 77.Bowling was...
    Dec. 1, 2014
    Why do some people have a tendency to cause problems for other people? For those of you who have been in the fire service for more than a day, particularly fire officers, interpersonal...
    Dec. 1, 2014
    Photo courtesy of IAFC
    IAFC department directors and executive staff, including Mark Light, IAFC's CEO and executive director, accepted the Ice Bucket challenge and collected donations from the IAFC staff, who bid their own money for a chance to dump ice water on their bosses.
    IAFC Accepts Ice Bucket Challenge…
    Dec. 1, 2014
    Photo courtesy of National Park Service
    Edison film company film a fire department drill in 1906.
    Fires from 100 years ago
    Dec. 1, 2014
    Kevin O’Connor
    America Burning Redux
    Dec. 1, 2014
    How to select the correct attack hose size and length
    Dec. 1, 2014
    Photo by David Passalugo
    CHEEKTOWAGA NY, OCT. 4, 2014
    Recent fires from around the country
    Dec. 1, 2014
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    Tanker shuttles established after municipal hydrants lose pressure
    Dec. 1, 2014
    Photos by Mike Daley
    Photo 1. The rescue team’s job is to remove the victim from harm, in any direction.
    Mike Daley discusses the use of mechanical advantage systems and safety/belay systems for the first arriving companies.
    Dec. 1, 2014
    Photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
    THE BEECHWOOD HEIGHTS VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY in Borough of Middlesex, NJ, has taken delivery of an E-ONE Cyclone II low-hosebed pumper.
    New Fire Apparatus Deliveries
    Dec. 1, 2014
    Photos by Ron Moore
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    Recognition & Familiarization with New Vehicle Features, Operating Systems, & Components
    Dec. 1, 2014
    Firefighting thermal imagers for specialized rescues
    Dec. 1, 2014
    Stop and take a breath on Ebola
    Dec. 1, 2014
    Photos by Robert Burke
    The Bentonville and Bella Vista fire department hazardous materials teams work closely together.
    Benton and Washington counties formed a regional hazardous materials response team as businesses opened in the region.
    Dec. 1, 2014
    A Close Calls tribute to Harvey Eisner
    Dec. 1, 2014
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    Oct. 14, 2014
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    Handheld Group, a leading manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, today announced the launch of its brand-new NAUTIZ X8 rugged PDA.
    Sept. 24, 2014
    Uni Mac Uw Opl Family
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    Aug. 19, 2014