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From the Jumpseat: Advanced Basics
Basic does not mean simple. Mark Cotter argues that teaching fire service fundamentals by training in context may be a more effective way of covering the basics than holding just another lecture.

From The Jumpseat at FDIC
Mark Cotter discusses how attending the world's largest fire training conference helps keep him on his toes as an instructor.

From the Jumpseat: Constructive Pessimism
It's easy for firefighters to become complacent about our need to study and train, but mentally preplanning for the worst-possible scenario can help us focus our efforts.

From The Jumpseat: Everything in its Place
Make every operation more efficient by carefully deciding where to place equipment on an apparatus and keeping everyone informed of locations and changes.

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Workshop Addresses PV Hazards

Solar Photovoltaic modules are becoming more commonplace, and therefore the fire service must push for technical innovations to reduce the hazards associated with these electrical systems.

Porches: Not As Inviting As You May Think
Porches may be aesthetically pleasing, but Kriss Garcia contends that covered porches can retain heat, causing smoke venting from a window onto the porch to ignite and causing extreme fire behavior.

Planning for Mass-Casualty Incidents With Hazmat Contamination
Now's the time to reach out to your local hospital to determine if they are prepared to handle contaminated patients. Here's one hospital and department's plan for handling such incidents.

Systematic Size-up Reports for Structure Fires
To be successful, the iniital arriving officer must be able to effectively and efficiently verbalize various aspects of the fire scene. Mike Walker describes a systematic way of communicating fireground factors.

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BRIEF: Firefighter injured while battling smoky Allentown blaze (Nov 18, 2009)
Nov. 18--A firefighter was injured and two homes were severely damaged in a smoky blaze that broke out in two row homes at the corner of N. Penn and Greenleaf streets in Allentown around 8:30 this morning.

Firefighters battle Ortega Highway wildfire (Nov 17, 2009)
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO - Firefighters plan to fight fire with fire today, setting backfires to destroy the brush that has been fueling the 250- acre blaze in Verdugo Canyon, an Orange County Fire Authority captain said.

Two-alarm fire damages Ipswich home (Nov 16, 2009)
Nov. 16--IPSWICH -- The cause of a fire at a Pleasant Street home on Saturday is under investigation.

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