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NEWS
Volunteer Firefighter Dies, Child Suffers Burns in NC House FireThe firefighter worked with the Nantahala Fire Department. His nine-year-old was burned. Their names have not been released at this time. Share:
NH Firefighter Rescues Two Boys Who Fell Through IceFirefighter Jim Hoffman put on ice water rescue gear, got into the pond and crawled across the ice to get the boys out. Share:
CA Highway Tanker Crash Injures Four Firefighters Working at Crash SiteWhile the California Highway Patrol and firefighters were helping after a two-car accident on the 210 Freeway, a tanker truck plowed into their vehicles. Share:
Thousands of Chickens Die in DE Poultry House FireFirefighters said no one was injured in the fire, but approximately 25,000 chickens were killed. Share:
Two Children Die in CA Apartment FireAuthorities say a 6-year-old girl and her 2-year-old brother were killed and their father was critically injured while trying to rescue them from an apartment fire yesterday. Share:
News Article Considers Draft Report on Dallas LODDThe Dallas Morning News says a draft report on the death of Dallas (TX) Firefighter Stanley Wilson was more critical than the recently released official version. Share:

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FEATURES

Drill: New Architecture = New TacticsFairfax County (VA) Fire and Rescue Lieutenant Scott Kraut offers this new Traditions Training dill focusing on one tactical challenge found in a hybrid of the Texas Doughnut and the Podium construction architecture. Share:

Hoseline HangoutBobby Halton and Bill Gustin talks to Darryl Liggins, Clark Lampling, Dan Shaw, and Jason Hoevelmann about engine company operations. Share:

Fire Photographer Spotlight: Steve RedickFire Engineering talks to longtime Chicago fire photographer Steve Redick about his passion and photographing fires in the Chicago area. Share:

Radio: Saving Those Who Save OthersHost Jeff Dill discusses firefighter suicide and behavioral issues. Listen to an archive of last night's show, sponsored by Grainger. Share:

Photos: Detroit Vacant Dwelling FireDave Traiforos has some shots of fire crews responding to a vacant fire in Detroit. Share:

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