Incorporating new ideas from women can improve safety in traditionally male fire departments, but the hypermasculine culture in some can make female firefighters feel unwelcome and less likely to share their ideas, according to a new qualitative study from Drexel University. The Center for Firefighter Injury Research & Safety Trends (FIRST), run by Jennifer A.
- PUB DATE: 10/4/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Science Daily

Russell Wilson had three touchdowns in the second half, including an emotional run that impressed his teammates. J.D. McKissic had two touchdowns in his season debut. Marcus Smith forced a fumble Bobby Wagner turned into a decisive touchdown. Justin Coleman intercepted a pass for another score. But to coach Pete Carroll, there were other, more fundamental heroes from the Seahawks’ home victory over Indianapolis on Sunday night.
- PUB DATE: 10/4/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The News Tribune

As a former firefighter and an EMT in Snohomish County, Scott Pettersen thought he'd seen nearly every kind of emergency. But Pettersen says nothing could have prepared him for the challenges he faced in a hail of gunfire in Las Vegas Sunday night. He was suddenly focused on getting his girlfriend and a family with small children away from the concert grounds to find a place where they could survive.
- PUB DATE: 10/4/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE:

Girard (IL) Fire Protection District Pumper. Saber FR cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Waterous CXVPA 1,250-gpm single-stage pump; UPF Poly 1,000-gallon tank.

Girard (IL) Fire Protection District Pumper. Saber FR cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Waterous CXVPA 1,250-gpm single-stage pump; UPF Poly 1,000-gallon tank.