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June 2021

Who's in your wallet?

We've gotten better at fighting fires, but the health risks – both physical and mental – remain. State Fire Marshal Jim Smith asks us in this article to think about who we're going home to and ask for help if we need it.

Let trained professionals respond to emergencies

You know how dangerous a train derailment can be. But does your community? Jen Longaecker shows what we can learn about education and communication from a recent incident.

Remember 'This is Spinal Tap'? Not only drummers spontaneously combust!

Spontaneous combustion was funny in the movie “This is Spinal Tap." But in real life, not so much – although it's a real danger with compost piles, mulch, and wood chips. Bob Reif explains in this article.

June training update

The SFMD delivered quite a bit of training to firefighters, company officers and code officials this spring – and there's more to come. Learn about what's on the horizon in Jake Lindquist's article.


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