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Video attracting attention: In Australia, Tasmania’s fire chief calls the actions on this video, “Bloody stupid behaviour.” It is only a few second clip, but the thrill seekers are getting some attention. Read more.
Those things look familiar: If you haven’t seen the video of the ATM break-ins with the crooks using firefighting tools, click here.
Say what?: Smoke from 200 tons of burning rubber tires is not dangerous. At least that is what is being reported in the UK. Check it out.
The latest on merger talks that left two chiefs without jobs: You may be familiar with the two Florida chiefs dismissed because of their activities and positions on merging 19 departments into South Pinellas Fire Rescue. The idea is apparently still very much alive. But would you want to be the next chief to state an opinion on this? Here is the latest.
House fire videos: We have early video of house fires in Saginaw, Michigan and Harford County, Maryland. We also have video from a Shreveport, Louisiana house fire and a profile of the local fire buffs.
Cop versus LDH: A kind and helpful police officer finds wrestling with LDH can be uplifting. Check it out.
Wetdown and out: The consensus in the mailbag is that we have covered enough wetdowns for a lifetime, with at least one person indicating it is Dave who is all wet. Click here for the videos and the comments.
High turnover: Boulder City, Nevada is losing firefighters to other departments. Check out why.
