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Featured Content 2007 pg. 9

• Commentary: The Missing Link with CAFS
  Although compressed air foam systems (CAFS) provide benefits for structural firefighting operations, there must be more independent research and training on them. Nick Perkins shares his personal observations of working with CAFS.
• Haz-Mat Survival Tips: Dealing with Compressed Gas Cylinders
  The failure of any compressed gas cylinder can have devastating consequences for responders and the public. Fire Engineering author Steve De Lisi helps you know the warning signs that a compressed gas cylinder may be compromised.
• Feel the Burn '07: Down, but not out
  Despite a serious injury, firefighter Michael Manning is continuing his Feel the Burn '07 tour across America to raise money and awareness for burn survivors -- but he's trading in his bike for a different vehicle.
• Feel the Burn '07 Update: Week One
  Firefighter Mike Manning is making his way across America on a bicycle trek to raise funding and for burn survivors. By the time he left the city limits of Boston, Mike had already raised nearly $10,000!
• Andy Fredericks statue dedicated in Pomona, NY
  Hundreds of fire service members and friends gathered at the Rockland County Fire Training Center in Pomona, New York, on Saturday, May 12, for the dedication of a sculpture of longtime instructor Andrew A. Fredericks, who was killed at the World Trade Center on 9/11.
• Fire Engineering Roundtable: Be Heard
  SCBA policies define the required use of SCBAs at fires. During the overhaul phase, when--if at all--are your firefighters allowed to remove their SCBA protection?
• Connecting with the Community: The Dangers of Gasoline
  As summer approaches, your citizens will be using lawnmowers and other devices that run on gasoline. Tom Kiurski advises you to make your community aware of the dangerous properties of this common household fuel.
• Editorial: Support for Hometown Heroes
  Fire Engineering Editor in Chief Bobby Halton explains the need to pressure policymakers about implementing the Hometown Heroes Survivors Benefit Act. Find out how to contact your Congressional representation on this crucial issue.
• 2008 Courage & Valor Award nomination form available
  Download the nomination form for next year's Ray Downey Courage & Valor Award, which will be handed out at FDIC 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
• Are we cheating our students?
  Some fire service instructors on the community college level lack preparation and the time to get students the hands-on training they need. Matthew Thorpe has suggestions on training the future of the fire service.

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