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Focusing on past failures is regret. Learning from those failures is knowledge. Not making the same mistakes twice is experience. Helping others so they won't make the same mistakes is leadership.

Everything about the Frontline Defender™ has been rethought and redesigned. The main challenge in the red-zone is heat stress, and this pack has been specifically designed to minimize heat stress by putting the hydration on the waist and leaving the back uncovered. New H-style harness for rock-solid load control and stability. Removable New Generation shelter case can be rear mounted (fits Standard & Large shelter), and removable accessory pocket holds 1L water bottle. Built-in 3L Hydration System, plus built-in covered fusee holder. True MOLLE attachment for all accessories.

As part of their expansive covert range, SafeGuard Clothing is pleased to provide the CoolMax Covert Vest to Firefighters around the world in an effort to give them comfortable protective clothing.

A fire rages out of control at Criton Chemical Company, a large fertilizer plant in Chatterton, Virginia, owned by a powerful Iranian businessman. With thousands of lives at stake, Patrick and Shane Meagher fight to contain the blaze before dozens of ammonium nitrate tanks explode. When arson is detected, both firefighters are drawn into an international web of deception and death, intended to destabilize an already volatile Middle East.

FDIC was held a couple of weeks ago. Now that life is back to normal, I'd like to share about the trip to FDIC this year. I had a great time, with great friends. Each year the event gets better and better. I look forward to seeing you next year.

Indian River County (FL) Sheriff's Office deputies rescue woman from burning wreckage of a collision between a septic truck and car on March 23, 2016.

Basically, what you have to do is upload a video to youtube of you/your department dancing to Taylor Swift's "Shake it off" by April 2, 2016. Be sure to use the hashtag #VIKINGshakeoffchallenge.

My firehouse has actively tried to eat healthier over the last 6 years. We don't always succeed, and when others travel to our station they often ask if we are eating salad for lunch. At least we are trying!

On March 8th, 2016, Stockton Firefighters responded to reports of a structure fire in the area of Roosevelt and Pilgrim. Fire crews arrived on scene to find fire in a boarded-up residence, in a structure that had recently previously burned.

Here are some articles to keep you up-to-date on what is going on in the fire service. Best of the Rest: Firefighter Saves His Son, Station Duties, Wearing "The Purse", and more!