Also, building recon uncovers possible hazards in New Jersey

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In This Issue: Fatal NYC Subway Fire, Buildings Burn at MA Naval Air Station, Building Recon…

On the Talking Trucks and Equipment podcast, Chris Mc Loone touches on the coronavirus pandemic and how it relates to taking care of fire apparatus and your station.

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News

Firefighting

One Dead, More Than a Dozen Injured in NYC Subway Station Fire

One person was killed and several others injured during a fire early Friday in a New York City subway station.

Firefighters at major fire in Weymouth, Massachusetts

Firefighting

Firefighters Respond to Weymouth (MA) Fire at Naval Air Station

Firefighters responded late Thursday night to a fire that tore through several abandoned buildings at a naval air station in Weymouth, Massachusetts.

One Dead in Tigard (OR) House Fire

KS Firefighters Battle Barber County Wildfires

Northfield (MA) Creates Auxiliary Officer Position to Keep Older Firefighters Involved

Fire Danger Level Elevated in Southwestern NM

Fort Worth (TX) Fire Department Recruits Aid Seniors During Special Pandemic Shopping Hours

Features

Fire Prevention & Protection

KbyG: “New Eyes” with the 3rd Platoon Recon Team

Sometimes having a fresh set of eyes on the problem can be valuable. Jack Murphy tells of one “building recon” session in New Jersey and the hazards it uncovered.

Fire pours from a window as firefighters are poised outside the structure with hoselines

Photos

Photos: Crews Face Water Supply Issues at Albany (NY) House Fire

Firefighters operating at a house fire earlier this week in Albany, New York, had to contend with a broken water main, according to Sidewinder Photography.