People first or water first?
Water first or people first? A critical question for the first-arriving crewmember People first or water first? This is a crucial issue for the crew member who is first to…
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Family of died firefighter in Cancun Mexico last summer files lawsuit
Family of Arlington firefighter who died in Mexico last summer files lawsuit TARRANT COUNTY, Texas. A little over one calendar year back. Arlington firefighters Elijah Snow and his wife Jamie…
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How to put out a grease fire and cooking oil fire
The Dangers of Grease Fires and How They Occur Cooking causes over 165,000 home structure fires annually and is considered the number one cause of home fires, injuries, and casualties….
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What is the Fire Triangle?
Fire Triangle A fire needs three things to sustain it: fuel, heat, and oxygen. These three factors are called the fire triangle. The Carbon Dioxide (CO2) produced by combustion is…
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Recruiting female firefighters: Closing the gender gap
Female Firefighters There has been a nationwide shortage of women in the firefighting profession. This is because women have traditionally not chosen careers in public service, or have not pursued…
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