This photo report covered a one-week class in spring 2008 that gave fire fighters a leg up in preparing for the wildfire season. After the class, the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department had more than 300 forestry certified fire fighters.

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Reported by: Mark Treglio
Submitted by: Jacksonville, FL Local 122

SECOND PLACE: “Arson Fire”

A woman who sews “skin suits” – pressure garments for the dermis layers of skin – is profiled in this article in a three-part series on burn victims.

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Reported by: Jay K. Bradish
Submitted by: Bradford, PA Local 655