In This Issue: AZ Wildfires, Remembering the Sofa Super Store Fire, Firefighters and Social Media…
The members of Fire Service Court will discuss firefighter use of social media and protections under the First Amendment on the podcast tonight.
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News
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News
Firefighters battling large wildfires across Arizona contended with wind-driven runs of flames across rugged terrain amid hot and dry weather.
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Photos
Indianapolis firefighters had a busy Wednesday with multiple fire calls and a water main break, including this garage fire with collapse.
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Austin (TX) Crews Respond to Fire at Converted Law Office
Police: Man Arrested in Death of Woman Found Near Louisiana Brush Fire
Man Burned in Ludlow (MA) Garage Fire
Atlantic City (NJ) Firefighters Rescue Women Who Fell Through Dock
Families of CA Wildfire Victims Slam PG&E for Crimes
Report: Kobe Bryant Pilot May Have Been Disoriented in Fog
Features
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Leadership
On June 18, 2007, a fire at the Sofa Super Store in Charleston, South Carolina, left nine firefighters dead.
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Fire Prevention & Protection
In this episode of “In Their Own Words,” Host Joe Pronesti talks with Jack Murphy about his recent article in June’s Fire Engineering Magazine. They’re joined by guest Sean DeCrane, and touch on the “Know Before You Go” concept.
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Commentary
Your life matters more than you know, and our lives are NOT better without you in it. Paul Combs and Sarah Gura on firefighters and suicide.
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Podcasts
Doug Cline and his guests look at leadership, management, and related issues in the fire service.
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The Emergency Responder Safety Institute (ERSI) needs your input on the use of helmets and head protection for personnel responding to motor vehicle crashes, emergency medical incidents and other roadway emergencies.
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Commentary
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Commentary
Police and fire departments across the country are cracking down on officers and firefighters for posting racist, violent memes and comments during the recent protests.
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