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Video: D.C. firefighter presents Medal of Valor to crewmember who saved his life

Sgt. Matthew Westerbeck honored FF-Technician Richard Cunningham for his actions on the scene, rendering aid and directing the crew

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Dalan Zartman digs into fire operations involving electric vehicles and...

Detailing the increasing need for firefighters to have the skills to tackle these incidents and breaking down the basics of fire operations

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USFA: 8 vehicle manufacturers update ERGs for EVs and lithium-ion batteries

Most manufacturers have posted their updated ERGs on their websites and submitted them to the NFPA

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Electric vehicle fires: Where the waiting game wins

Firefighters love testing new tactics and tools, but some methods simply don’t address the key issue with EV fires

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Photo of the Week: Capturing a car fire

A Colo. law enforcement officer shares an action shot of Sterling firefighters

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Jay Leno suffers 'serious' facial burns after car catches fire

The former “Tonight Show” host is being treated at the Grossman Burn Center following the incident that injured the left side of his face

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Jay Leno’s burn injury serves as reminder to expand our CRR messaging

The aftermath of a serious incident can be the critical moment to expand our life safety messaging and connect with the public

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Audi files 2 patent requests for fire prevention technology in EV batteries

Future electric vehicles may include a battery cell shut-off feature and an onboard extinguisher

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'Up in flames': Vikings player K.J. Osborn helps rescue man from burning car

Osborn and his Uber driver helped pull the man from the vehicle to safety, and waited with him for first responders to arrive

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Firefighter safety reminder: Car fires are Class B fires

Responding to vehicle fires requires full PPE and a cautious approach to the fire fight

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