In This Issue: Chicago Firefighter Shot, NC Firefighter Dies in Crash, REV Acquires Spartan…
What does it take to join the City of Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD)? Join us on today’s podcast as host Chris Baker talks to LAFD Captain Rick Najera about what the department’s upcoming recruitment program.—Pete Prochilo, Online Content Manager
News
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News
News reports indicate an on-duty Chicago firefighter was shot in the leg while responding to a car fire in the city.
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News
A firefighter with the Spring Lake Fire Department was killed in a head-on collision.
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Worcester (MA) to Hire Consultant to Review Fire Department
Man Gravely Injured in Los Angeles High-Rise Fire Dies
Woman Calls 911 with Toes After Hands Crushed Changing Tires
Two Dead in TX University Residence Hall Shooting
One Dead, Five Wounded in CA Bus Shooting
Features
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Health & Safety
Brian F. McQueen writes that we must educate our firefighters about the post-traumatic stress that is related to an occupational cancer diagnosis.
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Health & Safety
Imagine the alarm if 59 firefighters died over the course of year during roof ops. But it’s not operations that are killing our members–it’s heart issues.
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Fire Prevention & Protection
Are we educating potential firefighter candidates about all aspects of the job? Mandy George enumerates the reasons why we ought to.
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Podcasts
In this podcast, Robbie Fisher, Ben Fleagle, and Chris Bednarek talk about transitions in the fire service such as promotions, retirements, and the like.
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Magazine
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Technical Rescue
Firefighters are offered pointers on how to engage with special needs children, whether it’s at a fire station tour or a rescue operation. Whether the child’s need is a physical, emotional, or mental issue, members should know beforehand the best practices for interacting.
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