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NSCN (K) condemns Assam Rifles action
Nagaland Post
Speaking to Nagaland Post, NSCN (K) MIP alleged Assam Rifles has violated the cease fire ground rules (CFGR) and maintained that Army should not come inside the camp. Meanwhile, NSCN (K) has expressed gratitude to Sumi Hoho, Kukami Hoho, ...

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Tension flares again between Modesto fire agencies
Modesto Bee
Neither would elaborate on what disputes have taken place at fires, but Kraus said, "The lack of adherence to the industry standard on the fire ground gives me cause for concern." "I am very hopeful we will be able to come to a resolution and be able ...

Back-to-Back Disasters: Reno Fire Chief Michael Hernandez to Address Response ...
MarketWatch (press release)
All courses are eligible for CEU - Live Fire Critical Evolutions (HS6 or HM6), Scenario-Based Patient Extrication Training (HS5 or HM5), Commercial Fireground Operations (HS4 or HM4), High-Density Forcible Entry Concepts "Softening the Structure to Get ...

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Tactical Safety: Marginal Effort Equals Marginal Results
FireEngineering.com
By Ray McCormack Fire departments that make the YouTube hall of shame may have just had a bad day, but more likely the converse is true: a fireground of marginal effort caught for all to see. It's not even the loss of the home that is so shocking.

Bushfire near Perth threatens 20 houses and families' lives
The Australian
About 100 firefighters were battling gusting winds and steep terrain at the fire ground in the semi-rural area of Mooliabeenee, about an hour's drive from Perth. West Australia's Fire and Emergency Services Authority issued an emergency warning to ...

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Rapid Intervention Team trained in Newtown Square
Delco News Network
A part of this important safety discussion centered upon the needs for additional fire ground crews dedicated to RIT. This relatively new word in the firefighting vocabulary does not refer to the once-favorite popular product used in dying fabrics.

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Reports indicate man shot at Eastlake shooting range
News-Herald.com
“Fireground Audio” tweeted that information around 3:45 pm today and a caller to The News-Herald said she saw an ambulance and several police cars at the shooting range, 33140 Vine St. Police on scene are not commenting at this time and stated that the ...

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Fireground Search: How Do you Know?
FireEngineering.com
What I am suggesting is that we take a look at our fireground decision making and processes with an open mind to help reduce injuries and deaths to firefighters taking unreasonable risks for zero potential gain. JERRY KNAPP is the assistant chief for ...

Fireground communications: How to make it great
FireRescue1
This can translate to disaster on the fireground. You may be surprised to learn how few of your firefighters know emergency communications signals such as evacuation signals or rope tugs during a structural search. We all have portable radios, right?

One of the fireground's most hazardous tasks
FireRescue1
by Michael Lee By Michael Lee Vertical ventilation is one of the most hazardous tasks accomplished on the fireground. Vertical ventilation should only be accomplished when it is necessary and can be completed safely. The key to success in delivering ...