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Posted: Sep 2, 2015

‘A long way to go:’ Washington firefighter faces complicated recovery

The 25-year-old firefighter who survived a deadly blaze last month near Twisp, Okanogan County, faces a future that will require every bit of the grit he showed on the ground, his doctor said Tuesday. Daniel Lyon has endured three surgeries so far to repair the burns that cover more than 60 percent of his body.
- PUB DATE: 9/2/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: seattle times
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Posted: Sep 2, 2015

Rhode Island city willing to consider different firefighter schedule

A month after the city started requiring firefighters to work an average of 56 hours each week, Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza said Tuesday he’s open to altering the fire department’s work schedule. In a letter sent to union president Paul Doughty, Elorza said he is willing to “move to a different schedule under the three-platoon system” in order to address concerns that Providence may be the only fire department in the country that requires its firefighters to work two 10-hour days followed by two 14-hour nights followed by two days off.
- PUB DATE: 9/2/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WPRI-TV Providence 12
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Posted: Sep 2, 2015

Boston firefighter on the hunt for stolen helmet

A Boston firefighter is on a mission. His helmet was stolen, and he says he won’t rest until it is found. For the better part of a year, “They do have them out there,” Boston firefighter Brian Carey has been perusing Ebay. “There’s an old beat up helmet right here,” said Carey. Hoping to find his firefighting helmet from Engine 14.
- PUB DATE: 9/2/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WWLP-TV Springfield
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Posted: Sep 2, 2015

Detroit firefighter: City retaliated after complaint about new rig

Ten brand new fire trucks have been a source of pride for the city of Detroit. But one firefighter pointed out an alarming imperfection in one of the new rigs and the administration didn't like it. Firefighters simply call it retaliation after the city took it away. Detroit firefighter Mike O'Lear was stunned by the reaction or retaliation as he calls it, following a letter he fired off to the city last week.
- PUB DATE: 9/2/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WJBK Fox Detroit
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Posted: Sep 2, 2015

Wildland Case Studies Show Why Trust Matters

Wildland fire is a coalition effort. Your safety, success and resilience depend on your cooperators, and your working relationships with them. Trust is essential. Trust is a key factor in many accidents, successes and close calls, but its full impact is often missed. Traditional approaches to safety focus on compliance and prevention, which have helped the fire service make great strides.
- PUB DATE: 9/2/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: firehouse
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