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78Malfunctioning Smoke Alarms
Last night at 1:15am we were awakened at the shrill keening sounds of all the house smoke alarms going off. We bolted out of bed. Ted, my husband, turned on the bedside lamp. We were numb with shock and...
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76Top 5 Sexiest Male Uniforms
Women love men in uniform. I can't be entirely sure why, but I suspect it has something to do with the implied authority which goes along with it. You'll notice a private is significantly less attractive than, say, a captain or a colonel. Then...
74So You Want to Be a Firefighter? Part Four - The Hiring Process
Part Four in a series of articles for those interested in becoming a fire fighter. In this article, we examine the hiring process and what one can expect. From the physical and written tests to the final interviews, I'll share my experiences and thoughts in an effort to get you hired.
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71Has Society Killed The Hero?
I have been thinking about this idea for a while now; about the characteristics of a hero. What spurred the thought was this semi-recent fiasco with Olympic athlete Michael Phelps; a kid with a vision, and poor foresight. In my eyes the need for...
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71Is Chernobyl Haunted?
This year marked the tragic 25th anniversary of the accident at Chernobyl in the Soviet Union. For those who are too young to remember or are not familiar with what happened, on April 26th 1986 nuclear reactor number four exploded forever changing...
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74TO LIVE OR DIE ON THE TIDE
HOW A HONEYMOON IN ALASKA TURNED INTO A NIGHTMARE. THE AWESOME POWER OF NATURE IN YOUR BACKYARD.
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76So You Want To Be a Firefighter? Part Three - The Most Important Questions
Part Three in series of articles designed to give some insight into the career of a firefighter. This article focuses on the pros and cons of pursuing this line of work. It asks the tough questions a perspective firefighter might not even realize they need to ask. It is graphic in parts.
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70Burn Hearts Not Homes: Firefighter Pay in the USA
Find out what firefighters make in the USA, with a special section on the New York City Fire Department.
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68Why NOT to Use a RED Body Bag
A family's plea to officers and others to stop using colored body bags and why and when.
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82Dedicated Service ~ Volunteer Firefighters and Fighting Fires
These are the unsung heroes living among us. Learn something about their training & dedication. Pictures & videos.
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