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LAFD frees construction worker from trench after 6-hour rescue in blistering heat
More than 80 firefighters worked on the rescue, along with a "complete medical team," LAFD said; Two rescuers were treated for heat exhaustion with one hospitalized

$231K grant helps Ill. FD with recruiting, equipping new firefighters
The Amboy Fire Department will use the SAFER funding to increase staffing and ensure 24-hour coverage

It’s time to consider human factors in NIOSH firefighter fatality investigations
Understanding the history of crew resource management helps make the case

Photo of the Week: Mass. FD water supply training
Gardner firefighters held training on water supply, relay pumping and attack hoselines

6 FDNY firefighters injured as 4-alarm fire extends through multiple homes
A four-alarm fire in Brooklyn extended through the cockloft of several attached residential structures

Labor Day deals for firefighters
Save on duty gear, Faraday bags, tactical clothing, command post equipment and more during the last long weekend of the summer

The Deutsche Bank fire: Tragedy in the shadow of 9/11
Several factors overwhelmed fireground operations, resulting in numerous maydays and, ultimately, the death of two firefighters

Battery in children's book to blame for N.C. vehicle fire
A child's car seat started to burn when a "button battery" in a children's book caught fire after being left in the vehicle

The history of Dalmatians in the fire service
Dalmatians are known for their physical nature and guarding instinct; they were first used to run alongside horses in the 1700s

Arson dogs: 5 facts about accelerant-detection canines
Learn about arson dog training, programs, capabilities, years of service, and some famous arson dogs