I recently went from a Cairns 1010, to a Cairns New Yorker leather N5A, made in 1987. Size medium. The helmet was a little big so I had adjusted it to the smallest it can go, but it was still a little loose. So, I ordered some foam adjustments and placed them in the play spots, and with my flash hood on the helmet fits perfectly. But, the problem I'm having, is when I have a mask on, the helmet fits all nice and snug & whatnot, but because of the mask, the helmet sits just a little higher,… Continue

Suicide is a major, preventable public health problem. According to the Centers for Disease Control, in 2010 it was the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for 38,364 deaths. Based on data about suicides in sixteen National Violent Death…

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   Hi! My name is Ambria and I am attending Casper College in Casper, WY to receive my degree in Fire Science Technology, I am also the secretary/treasurer of our Casper Fire Science Association. I want everyone's opinions or ideas on our next project. We are inviting other colleges from around the United States to come to Casper and compete in a combat challenge. It is an invitational event an we are looking at getting as many colleges to come as possible. Any idea's on how to promote it to…

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My son recently wrote this please feel free to pay it forward.  By the way, he is only 9.

Firefighter Hero

My dad inspires me. He is brave because he  saves lives everyday.

He would rather crash his car than let an innocent pass on.( I think we know what he is saying here)

My Dad is gentle. He calms people down and says everything is going to be ok.

My dad is talented. He is so tiny he can fit threw a one foot pipe. He will help you wherever you are. He…

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The Model City Firefighter is headed to the Motor City to provide mutual aid!

A couple months back, the Detroit Mutual Aid Project was launched to raise much needed funds to purchase equipment for our brothers and sisters in Detroit, MI. As a Board Member of the National Firefighters Endowment, I have been involved with the project since…

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hello i have a question for anyone who can help. I am an emt b just stating to look for my first firefighter position while going to classes and working i have been considering joining the air force reserve for 4 years. i have completed meps but have not signed anything. i have been assured by the recruiter that they can work around the fire department schedule and have done so with others. My question is will joining the reserve hinder gaining a firefighter position or does the "flexible…

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Lessons learned from the Philippines

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