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September 28, 2010

FIREFIGHTERS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK, WHEN SOME LEAST EXPECT IT

As you may/may not realize, Firefighters are exposed to potentially dangerous levels of ultrafine particulates at the time when we are least likely to wear our SCBA. Because of this, researchers believe we may face an increased risk for heart disease from exposures during firefighting and overhaul. In a study conducted collaboratively by the University...
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Incr. Risk-FF’s, LODD Rpt, Equip Failure? Tired? Belt Save(The Secret List)

  Hey, As you may/may not realize, Firefighters are exposed to potentially dangerous levels of ultrafine particulates at the time when we are least likely to wear our SCBA. Because of this, researchers believe we may face an increased risk for heart disease from exposures during firefighting and overhaul. In a study conducted collaboratively by...
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Incr. Risk-FF's, LODD Rpt, Equip Failure? Tired? Belt Save(The Secret List)

  Hey, As you may/may not realize, Firefighters are exposed to potentially dangerous levels of ultrafine particulates at the time when we are least likely to wear our SCBA. Because of this, researchers believe we may face an increased risk for heart disease from exposures during firefighting and overhaul. In a study conducted collaboratively by...
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Downed power line shocks California Firefighter

A Bodega volunteer firefighter who suffered electrical burns when he came in contact with a high-voltage power line is in stable condition at a hospital in San Francisco, authorities said. Ben Hakala, 35, was shocked Saturday by the downed, 12,000-volt power line while fighting a 100-acre wildfire near the town, said Ron Albini, chief of...
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Woman arrested after incident on Greyhound bus – Utah

Daily Herald A California woman was arrested Friday for allegedly disrupting a Greyhound bus schedule and assaulting emergency responders. According to a police affidavit, officers were called about a belligerent passenger on a Greyhound bus on Interstate 15. Responding officers detained Carol Jean Tomanini, of Santa Ana, California, and she began screaming obscenities, according to...
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