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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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Charleston Sofa Super Store: An Unfiltered Perspective

Rich Gasaway discusses the presentation by Chris Villareal, a survivor of the deadly 2007 Charleston Sofa Super Store Fire. and gleans lessons from Villareal's account of the devastating fire.

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.

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S.W. fire accidentalTransit to meet (Mar 16, 2010)
A structure fire Sunday in Topeka caused $19,500 in damages and losses, said Topeka Fire Marshal Greg Bailey.

Moorland destroyed by blazes (Mar 18, 2010)
TWO giant gorse fires burned through the night near Plymouth, destroying nearly ten acres of moorland.

Structure fire burns attic, bedroom (Mar 15, 2010)
REDLANDS - A Sunday structure fire destroyed an attic and a bedroom at a home in the 1300 block of Clay Street.

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