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    <title>Firefighter Hourly</title>
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    <description>A daily discussion of fire service issues around the USA.</description>
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    <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
    <itunes:summary>What's really going on in the fire service? We discuss issues relating to firefighters, fire department moves, and firefighter training along with safety and survival.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Firefighter Hourly Podcast June 17</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Hotel Vendome

Updates on Hourly

Charleston - Remembering the Nine Brothers]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:29:52 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Hotel Vendome

Updates on Hourly

Charleston - Remembering the Nine Brothers]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Firefighter Hourly podcast Thursday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Boston May Have Settlement

Firefighters and the IAFF

RIT

Warren Buffett on Municipal Bonds

System is Broke (n)

Urban Firefighter Magazine]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 20:35:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Boston May Have Settlement

Firefighters and the IAFF

RIT

Warren Buffett on Municipal Bonds

System is Broke (n)

Urban Firefighter Magazine]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Firefighter Hourly Podcast Wednesday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

One Book on Firefighting - One Book Only

Oil Spill and "Perception" - Lessons for the PIO's and Chiefs

Fitness Tied to Promotions?

Volunteer Association Asks for Help

Explanation on Terms

Fire Apparatus Modifications]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 19:50:32 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

One Book on Firefighting - One Book Only

Oil Spill and "Perception" - Lessons for the PIO's and Chiefs

Fitness Tied to Promotions?

Volunteer Association Asks for Help

Explanation on Terms

Fire Apparatus Modifications]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Firefighter Hourly Podcast Tuesday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Numbers Fixation - Gone.

No More Blogging Talk - Promise!

Cochran Not Wanted By Some In Atlanta

Halligan & Hose Welcomes New Folks

Jersey City Fire Chief  a Man Among Boys

Cancer Research

My Favorite Blog]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 19:49:29 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Numbers Fixation - Gone.

No More Blogging Talk - Promise!

Cochran Not Wanted By Some In Atlanta

Halligan & Hose Welcomes New Folks

Jersey City Fire Chief  a Man Among Boys

Cancer Research

My Favorite Blog]]></itunes:summary>
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      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Memorial Day

Firefighter Blogs and Evolving Media

PIO's get it wrong sometimes

Planning for yesterday

Too Much Caution on the Fireground]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:59:23 GMT</pubDate>
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Memorial Day

Firefighter Blogs and Evolving Media

PIO's get it wrong sometimes

Planning for yesterday

Too Much Caution on the Fireground]]></itunes:summary>
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Remember Memorial Day for the Proper Reasons

The New blog and Future of Firefighter Hourly

Training Budgets in the News

Leave Former Columbia Chief Alone

Visit to High Point Next

Charleston Begins Remembering

Firefighter Support Team There]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 30 May 2010 21:23:52 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
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Remember Memorial Day for the Proper Reasons

The New blog and Future of Firefighter Hourly

Training Budgets in the News

Leave Former Columbia Chief Alone

Visit to High Point Next

Charleston Begins Remembering

Firefighter Support Team There]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Firefighter Hourly Podcast Friday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Personal Message

Cuts, Economy and YOU

Boston firefighters need support.

A fireground decision with no oversight.

Also, Time to Change Training for new Hires.

Ubuntu]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2010 19:06:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Personal Message

Cuts, Economy and YOU

Boston firefighters need support.

A fireground decision with no oversight.

Also, Time to Change Training for new Hires.

Ubuntu]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Firefighter Hourly Podcast Saturday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Rest in Peace Captain Jack Young, Charleston FD

Article in State Newspaper Has Firefighters Angry

Why focus on it?

Rigid Thinking Kills Operations

One 1 and 3/4 Wyed Off????

Operational Issues Call for Change]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 22 May 2010 19:37:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Rest in Peace Captain Jack Young, Charleston FD

Article in State Newspaper Has Firefighters Angry

Why focus on it?

Rigid Thinking Kills Operations

One 1 and 3/4 Wyed Off????

Operational Issues Call for Change]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Firefighter Hourly Podcast Friday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Coffee price - $10 Bucks!

Layoffs

Facebook and Firefighters

Twitter

New Book on FDNY Fires]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 22 May 2010 01:36:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Coffee price - $10 Bucks!

Layoffs

Facebook and Firefighters

Twitter

New Book on FDNY Fires]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Firefighter Hourly Podcast Thursday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Firefighters Targeted

500 Acres Burning in California

Philly to Close Companies

Dow Drops 376 points

Obama Failing First Responders Badly

Trust Never Developed]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 00:30:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Firefighters Targeted

500 Acres Burning in California

Philly to Close Companies

Dow Drops 376 points

Obama Failing First Responders Badly

Trust Never Developed]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Firefighter Hourly Podcast Wednesday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Size Up and the Correct Building

Mistakes Happen, Move On

Meet and Confer Voted Out 

Cuts Begin to Hit Deep

Pension Reform Has Public Support

Cities Going Broke? Firefighters Struggling]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 21:33:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Size Up and the Correct Building

Mistakes Happen, Move On

Meet and Confer Voted Out 

Cuts Begin to Hit Deep

Pension Reform Has Public Support

Cities Going Broke? Firefighters Struggling]]></itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Firefighter Hourly Tuesday Podcast</title>
      <description><![CDATA[In Columbia It May Be Time For Wholesale Public Safety Shake Up

What Will Benjamin Do Different?

Firefighter Pensions Being Reduced

Salaries Next After Staffing]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 14:42:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In Columbia It May Be Time For Wholesale Public Safety Shake Up

What Will Benjamin Do Different?

Firefighter Pensions Being Reduced

Salaries Next After Staffing]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Firefighter Hourly Podcast Saturday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Live Call in Show

Screaming and Yelling on Radio

The "Goober" Factor

Twitter and Win a New Yorker Helmet

Layoffs Coming in Some Cities in the South

Open Letter To a Chief]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 15 May 2010 19:04:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Live Call in Show

Screaming and Yelling on Radio

The "Goober" Factor

Twitter and Win a New Yorker Helmet

Layoffs Coming in Some Cities in the South

Open Letter To a Chief]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Firefighter Hourly Friday Podcast</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

New Radio Podcast Where You Can Call In

Lining Guests Up Including Legislators For Frank talk

Fire Service Bloggers Deserve Respect

Economy Down Again Today

In L.A. Pensions under Attack

Same Thing In SC with 1% Money

Update Columbia and Charleston]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 19:23:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

New Radio Podcast Where You Can Call In

Lining Guests Up Including Legislators For Frank talk

Fire Service Bloggers Deserve Respect

Economy Down Again Today

In L.A. Pensions under Attack

Same Thing In SC with 1% Money

Update Columbia and Charleston]]></itunes:summary>
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    <dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jay Lowry</dc:creator></item>
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      <title>Firefighter Hourly Thursday podcast</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Sprinkler Battle Heats Up

FireRescue 1

Boston's Jakes Deserve Raises

IAFF Local 140 Needs our Help

Broad Consensus Need for Fire Service Future

You Block, Media Becomes More Powerful

Suicide Takes Former Chief]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 21:14:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Sprinkler Battle Heats Up

FireRescue 1

Boston's Jakes Deserve Raises

IAFF Local 140 Needs our Help

Broad Consensus Need for Fire Service Future

You Block, Media Becomes More Powerful

Suicide Takes Former Chief]]></itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
    <dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jay Lowry</dc:creator></item>
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      <title>Firefighter Hourly Podcast Wednesday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Change in Name

Funding Options for the Fire Service

Private Fire Service?

Join the IAFF or NVFC

No Options for Going Inside -Do It or Quit

Told That Department What would Happen...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 22:14:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Change in Name

Funding Options for the Fire Service

Private Fire Service?

Join the IAFF or NVFC

No Options for Going Inside -Do It or Quit

Told That Department What would Happen...]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
    <dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jay Lowry</dc:creator></item>
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      <title>Firefighter Hourly Podcast Tuesday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

San Diego Needs 14 Stations

Eliminating Special Operations in Several Departments

High Point Firefighters

Taking a Stand on Changing Poor Leadership

2011-2012 Will be Rough on FIrefighters with Plans to Cut Public Spending

Pensions Will be Attacked]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 01:46:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

San Diego Needs 14 Stations

Eliminating Special Operations in Several Departments

High Point Firefighters

Taking a Stand on Changing Poor Leadership

2011-2012 Will be Rough on FIrefighters with Plans to Cut Public Spending

Pensions Will be Attacked]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Halligan and Hose Podcast Monday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Racial Issue Costs Captain in Florida

Issue in South Carolina Department

FDNY Fighting Layoffs

Firefighters Near Dayton Injured

Black Diamond Boots

Columbia Does It Again]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 16:25:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Racial Issue Costs Captain in Florida

Issue in South Carolina Department

FDNY Fighting Layoffs

Firefighters Near Dayton Injured

Black Diamond Boots

Columbia Does It Again]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
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      <title>Halligan and Hose Tuesday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Leak in Charleston

Large Fire in Merchantville

Economy Drops Today

Bloomberg Lauds Firefighters in Cheap Move

Just Call it Terrorism]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 18:42:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Leak in Charleston

Large Fire in Merchantville

Economy Drops Today

Bloomberg Lauds Firefighters in Cheap Move

Just Call it Terrorism]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Halligan and Hose Podcast Monday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Cuts in New York Even Now?

Charlotte Firefighters Mostly Happy

Answering the Economy Questions By Firefighters

Death of Firefighter Heart Related

Breaking News Always on Our Twitter Page

Friend Us on Facebook]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 18:43:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Cuts in New York Even Now?

Charlotte Firefighters Mostly Happy

Answering the Economy Questions By Firefighters

Death of Firefighter Heart Related

Breaking News Always on Our Twitter Page

Friend Us on Facebook]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
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      <title>Halligan and Hose Podcast Sunday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Bomb in New York

Responses May have to be Altered

Former Columbia Fire Chief is Still on Payroll

Columbia Update]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 02 May 2010 18:09:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Bomb in New York

Responses May have to be Altered

Former Columbia Fire Chief is Still on Payroll

Columbia Update]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Halligan and Hose Friday Podcast</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Landmark Study on Staffing

Did You Pass the Study Around? Did your Leaders?

Revolving Door Fire Service

How Government and Insurance Looks at Firefighters

Fire Rescue 1 Column]]></description>
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Landmark Study on Staffing

Did You Pass the Study Around? Did your Leaders?

Revolving Door Fire Service

How Government and Insurance Looks at Firefighters

Fire Rescue 1 Column]]></itunes:summary>
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Frank Ricci Hits Home Run at FDIC

Safety Not Tied To Culture-Tied to Duty

Get Inside and Put the Fire Out

Benjamin Accident Update]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 02:43:12 GMT</pubDate>
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Frank Ricci Hits Home Run at FDIC

Safety Not Tied To Culture-Tied to Duty

Get Inside and Put the Fire Out

Benjamin Accident Update]]></itunes:summary>
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Chief Tom Carr Announcement

Lion Footwear

Oakland Fined By OSHA

Overtime In Houston on Minds

Firefighters Still Not Driving EMS Units

Benjamin in Accident

Columbia Firefighters Speak]]></description>
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Chief Tom Carr Announcement

Lion Footwear

Oakland Fined By OSHA

Overtime In Houston on Minds

Firefighters Still Not Driving EMS Units

Benjamin in Accident

Columbia Firefighters Speak]]></itunes:summary>
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We discuss the background and the future.]]></description>
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We discuss the background and the future.]]></itunes:summary>
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Posts Return Wednesday

IAFF Blog

Conflicts of Interest In Fire Departments Spur Investigations

Two Ladders on Priority Alarms

Don't Mistake Action for Change

Finlay Versus Benjamin Tommorrow

It's Benjamin, Stupid]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:24:11 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
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Posts Return Wednesday

IAFF Blog

Conflicts of Interest In Fire Departments Spur Investigations

Two Ladders on Priority Alarms

Don't Mistake Action for Change

Finlay Versus Benjamin Tommorrow

It's Benjamin, Stupid]]></itunes:summary>
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Professional Firefighters of New Hampshire File Suit

Ash Cloud Could Happen In USA

Apparatus in Charleston Damaged

Steve Benjamin and Kirkman Finlay 

Benjamin is Correct

Me-Me-Me Never Seen in Other Departments]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Apr 2010 17:04:12 GMT</pubDate>
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Professional Firefighters of New Hampshire File Suit

Ash Cloud Could Happen In USA

Apparatus in Charleston Damaged

Steve Benjamin and Kirkman Finlay 

Benjamin is Correct

Me-Me-Me Never Seen in Other Departments]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Halligan and Hose Podcast April 16</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Return

Benjamin in Columbia

Budget Cuts Coming Fast Around Country

Charleston Gets Grant

Canton honors Firefighter Hourly

Columbia Fire Department Update

Charlotte]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 20:01:38 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Return

Benjamin in Columbia

Budget Cuts Coming Fast Around Country

Charleston Gets Grant

Canton honors Firefighter Hourly

Columbia Fire Department Update

Charlotte]]></itunes:summary>
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      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Absence

Healthcare and Firefighters

Willful Disregard for Safety

Staffing Killer]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 19:03:25 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Absence

Healthcare and Firefighters

Willful Disregard for Safety

Staffing Killer]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
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Avoid vehicle Damage to Apparatus, Cars

IAFF and MSA Team Up

Sexual Harassment Victims Need To Get Lawyers

Benedict College Back In News with Violations

Charleston Issue Picking Up Steam]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:33:54 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Avoid vehicle Damage to Apparatus, Cars

IAFF and MSA Team Up

Sexual Harassment Victims Need To Get Lawyers

Benedict College Back In News with Violations

Charleston Issue Picking Up Steam]]></itunes:summary>
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      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Mount Pleasant Fire Captain Arrested

Claims of Racism in DC Absurd

Healthcare Passage May Harm Some Firefighters

Routley Again in Spotlight

Shut Up and Let Firefighters Work on Scene]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:12:02 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Mount Pleasant Fire Captain Arrested

Claims of Racism in DC Absurd

Healthcare Passage May Harm Some Firefighters

Routley Again in Spotlight

Shut Up and Let Firefighters Work on Scene]]></itunes:summary>
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      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Three firefighters die in line of duty

West Virginia Firefighter Found

Reality Setting in in Departments

Howard Giles a finalist in Milwaukee

Sofa Super Store Far From Over

Sexual Harassment Should Result in Lawsuit]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:26:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Three firefighters die in line of duty

West Virginia Firefighter Found

Reality Setting in in Departments

Howard Giles a finalist in Milwaukee

Sofa Super Store Far From Over

Sexual Harassment Should Result in Lawsuit]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
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      <title>Special podcast</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Discussion about Mr. benjamin and the City of Columbia including an apology]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:49:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Discussion about Mr. benjamin and the City of Columbia including an apology]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>halligan and hose Thursday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

IAFF National Meeting Under Way

West Virginia Firefighter Still Missing

Benjamin Skips Debate But Does it Matter?

Updating the Old Boy Story

Thoughts on Columbia, Charleston]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:38:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

IAFF National Meeting Under Way

West Virginia Firefighter Still Missing

Benjamin Skips Debate But Does it Matter?

Updating the Old Boy Story

Thoughts on Columbia, Charleston]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
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      <title>Halligan and Hose Wednesday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Sexual Liaisons Will Impact Department

Allowing it to Continue? Favoritism?

Investigation by Independent Law Enforcement Agency

Andy Fredericks

Columbia Anger at Old Boy Network]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:20:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Sexual Liaisons Will Impact Department

Allowing it to Continue? Favoritism?

Investigation by Independent Law Enforcement Agency

Andy Fredericks

Columbia Anger at Old Boy Network]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Halligan and Hose Podcast Tuesday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Charleston and SLED

Alabama Firefighters Burned

Obama Has Done Nothing For Firefighters

Supporting Firefighters Means Losing Access

Columbia - Let the Chiefs Do their Jobs]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:00:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Charleston and SLED

Alabama Firefighters Burned

Obama Has Done Nothing For Firefighters

Supporting Firefighters Means Losing Access

Columbia - Let the Chiefs Do their Jobs]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
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      <title>Halligan and Hose Sunday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

SLED Looking at Sofa Super Store for Possible Negligence by Fire Commanders

The Information

What will be the Outcome?

West Virginia Firefighter Still Missing

In Columbia Bad Moves Multiply]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:09:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

SLED Looking at Sofa Super Store for Possible Negligence by Fire Commanders

The Information

What will be the Outcome?

West Virginia Firefighter Still Missing

In Columbia Bad Moves Multiply]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
    <dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jay Lowry</dc:creator></item>
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      <title>Halligan and Hose Saturday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Firefighter Believed Dead in West Virginia

Layoffs in New York Could Close More than 50 Companies

Andy Fredericks Training Days

When a Chief and Staff have No Guts

Columbia Update:

How Will Public Safety be Funded?

Do We Still Support Walter Powell and other Questions about Politics]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:09:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Firefighter Believed Dead in West Virginia

Layoffs in New York Could Close More than 50 Companies

Andy Fredericks Training Days

When a Chief and Staff have No Guts

Columbia Update:

How Will Public Safety be Funded?

Do We Still Support Walter Powell and other Questions about Politics]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Halligan and Hose Jan 22</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

UK Terror Alert

Columbia On Evening News Again

Fire Marshals Office Needs New Leadership

Got To Get My Retirement

Safety Issues Not Dealt with Send Clear Signal

Leadership]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:25:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

UK Terror Alert

Columbia On Evening News Again

Fire Marshals Office Needs New Leadership

Got To Get My Retirement

Safety Issues Not Dealt with Send Clear Signal

Leadership]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Halligan and Hose Podcast Forced out</title>
      <description><![CDATA[We discuss how Firefighter hourly has been forced out of Columbia Fire Department due to our stance on various issues. We also begin to dissect the many issues running up and down the chain of command.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:55:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We discuss how Firefighter hourly has been forced out of Columbia Fire Department due to our stance on various issues. We also begin to dissect the many issues running up and down the chain of command.]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
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      <title>Halligan and Hose on Columbia</title>
      <description><![CDATA[We discuss all the issues surrounding Columbia Fire Department including a discussion of the facts versus myths.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:52:23 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We discuss all the issues surrounding Columbia Fire Department including a discussion of the facts versus myths.]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
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      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Bad News in Houston

Political Action Redux

Situation in Columbia, SC Grows In Complexity, Danger]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Bad News in Houston

Political Action Redux

Situation in Columbia, SC Grows In Complexity, Danger]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Houston and Columbia</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Halligan and Hose Special podcast</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Fatal EMS Accident

USAR Up and Running in Haiti

Funding For USAR Increase?

Announcement about Firefighter Hourly]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:14:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Fatal EMS Accident

USAR Up and Running in Haiti

Funding For USAR Increase?

Announcement about Firefighter Hourly]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Halligan and Hose Podcast Wednesday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Line of Duty Death in New York

Poll on Halligan and Hose

Earthquake Response to Haiti

Volunteer Department Doesn't Show Up

Columbia Will See Political Change]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:54:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Line of Duty Death in New York

Poll on Halligan and Hose

Earthquake Response to Haiti

Volunteer Department Doesn't Show Up

Columbia Will See Political Change]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Wednesday January 13</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Halligan and Hose Podcast Monday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Omaha Takes Plunge Into Disaster

Milwaukee Mayor Wrong On Safety. Life Lost in Process.

Tempe Gives No Confidence Vote in City manager

Change is Coming - Be Ready Because Few Are

Facebook, Twitter and You]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:39:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Omaha Takes Plunge Into Disaster

Milwaukee Mayor Wrong On Safety. Life Lost in Process.

Tempe Gives No Confidence Vote in City manager

Change is Coming - Be Ready Because Few Are

Facebook, Twitter and You]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>January 11, 2010</itunes:subtitle>
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    <item>
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      <title>Halligan and Hose Podcast January 10</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Our Topics:

Don't Be Surprised by Fire

2009 LODD - Numbers Down But Deceiving

Attack of the Sheep

Mayor Wrecks Fire Truck

Apparatus Accidents, Drivers and Liability]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:02:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our Topics:

Don't Be Surprised by Fire

2009 LODD - Numbers Down But Deceiving

Attack of the Sheep

Mayor Wrecks Fire Truck

Apparatus Accidents, Drivers and Liability]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Sunday Special</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
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      <title>Halligan and Hose Podcast</title>
      <description><![CDATA[We discuss fire blogs, comments and information some people have skipped over.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 02:28:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We discuss fire blogs, comments and information some people have skipped over.]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Halligan and Hose Podcast Jan 9</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

EMS LODD

Blogging - Everyone Wants an Oscar

Communications Problem Brings in Responses

Council Forced To Pay Out of Pocket

Lynn Fire Was Arson]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 09 Jan 2010 01:36:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

EMS LODD

Blogging - Everyone Wants an Oscar

Communications Problem Brings in Responses

Council Forced To Pay Out of Pocket

Lynn Fire Was Arson]]></itunes:summary>
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911 Centers target of National Story

Lynn Firefighter Recovering

Favors for the Boys Ends Up Costing

When It is Safety - All Else Should Stop

Fire Risk Increasing Now]]></description>
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911 Centers target of National Story

Lynn Firefighter Recovering

Favors for the Boys Ends Up Costing

When It is Safety - All Else Should Stop

Fire Risk Increasing Now]]></itunes:summary>
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Lynn Firefighter Suffers Heart Attack At Blaze This Morning

David Curlin Critical After Wall Collapse

Firefighter Injured After Falling From Ladder

Roof Collapse Firefighter Put in Coma

SC Fire Death Rate Highlights Failures

Misc Thoughts]]></description>
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Lynn Firefighter Suffers Heart Attack At Blaze This Morning

David Curlin Critical After Wall Collapse

Firefighter Injured After Falling From Ladder

Roof Collapse Firefighter Put in Coma

SC Fire Death Rate Highlights Failures

Misc Thoughts]]></itunes:summary>
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Firefighters Injured When Roof Collapses

Firefighter Suffers Chest Pain On Scene

New Chiefs Ready To Take Helm

Football and Firefighting

Racism, Paychecks and an Update on the Columbia Fire Department]]></description>
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Firefighters Injured When Roof Collapses

Firefighter Suffers Chest Pain On Scene

New Chiefs Ready To Take Helm

Football and Firefighting

Racism, Paychecks and an Update on the Columbia Fire Department]]></itunes:summary>
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      <description><![CDATA[We discuss issues from the past year but most of our focus is on 2010.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Firefighters Death Shocks Wisconsin

Some Sites Should Be Ashamed of their View On LODD

Vehicle Rollover Due To Speed - Driver To Be Dismissed

USAR Funding Should Increase In Lieu Of Terrorism Threat

Payday Question Shakes Columbia]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:05:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
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Firefighters Death Shocks Wisconsin

Some Sites Should Be Ashamed of their View On LODD

Vehicle Rollover Due To Speed - Driver To Be Dismissed

USAR Funding Should Increase In Lieu Of Terrorism Threat

Payday Question Shakes Columbia]]></itunes:summary>
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Can I Get Paid? Columbia Withholding Paychecks

Staffing Key to Success

Columbia Hotel Fire In-Depth

FDNY Firefighter Injured

Cuts Become Focus on January 2, 2010

Halligan and Hose]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:17:06 GMT</pubDate>
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Can I Get Paid? Columbia Withholding Paychecks

Staffing Key to Success

Columbia Hotel Fire In-Depth

FDNY Firefighter Injured

Cuts Become Focus on January 2, 2010

Halligan and Hose]]></itunes:summary>
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      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Special Gift For Hourly

Fight For More Than Just Yourself

Captain Not Dressed Out In Gear - But Likes To Point Fingers

Columbia Update:

Paycheck Fiasco 

Riding Short

Columbia Battles Flooding, Fire Yesterday]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 26 Dec 2009 20:18:29 GMT</pubDate>
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Special Gift For Hourly

Fight For More Than Just Yourself

Captain Not Dressed Out In Gear - But Likes To Point Fingers

Columbia Update:

Paycheck Fiasco 

Riding Short

Columbia Battles Flooding, Fire Yesterday]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Halligan and Hose Christmas Podcast</title>
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Nativity Scenes and Lights on Fire Stations

Professional Description Angers One reader

Semantics Don't Count in Firefighting

Commercial Fires Can get Away Fast

Morale and the Art of Stupidity

Merry Christmas]]></description>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
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Nativity Scenes and Lights on Fire Stations

Professional Description Angers One reader

Semantics Don't Count in Firefighting

Commercial Fires Can get Away Fast

Morale and the Art of Stupidity

Merry Christmas]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Halligan and Hose Special Podcast</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Cassano New FDNY Commish

Gantt Now Permanent in Columbia, SC

Two Great Friends Move On - A tribute to Don and Jason

You Can't Replace Excellence]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:15:18 GMT</pubDate>
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Gantt Now Permanent in Columbia, SC

Two Great Friends Move On - A tribute to Don and Jason

You Can't Replace Excellence]]></itunes:summary>
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      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Apparatus Accident Claims Life of Teen

Lexington, Kentucky Firefighters Dealing With Proposed Cuts, Brownouts

Canton, Ohio Battles Cuts

Safety of Apparatus Not A Concern In Some Departments

Second Victim Dies in Columbia]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 21:44:38 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
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Apparatus Accident Claims Life of Teen

Lexington, Kentucky Firefighters Dealing With Proposed Cuts, Brownouts

Canton, Ohio Battles Cuts

Safety of Apparatus Not A Concern In Some Departments

Second Victim Dies in Columbia]]></itunes:summary>
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      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Remembering Three FDNY Heroes

Lexington, Kentucky Mayor Full of It

Apparatus Placement Essential For Stretching Lines

FDNY Goes With Ferrara Fire Apparatus For Aerials, Rescues

Halligan and Hose Website Up and Welcoming Contributors

Columbia City Budget Now Operating in Black]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 21:15:02 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
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Remembering Three FDNY Heroes

Lexington, Kentucky Mayor Full of It

Apparatus Placement Essential For Stretching Lines

FDNY Goes With Ferrara Fire Apparatus For Aerials, Rescues

Halligan and Hose Website Up and Welcoming Contributors

Columbia City Budget Now Operating in Black]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Halligan and Hose Dec 14</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

RIP Tommy Adams

Austin Fire Department In "It" Again

Halligan and Hose Website Set To Debut Friday

South Carolina Fire Website Set To Debut in January

On Scene With Columbia's Bravest On Farrow Road]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:52:11 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
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RIP Tommy Adams

Austin Fire Department In "It" Again

Halligan and Hose Website Set To Debut Friday

South Carolina Fire Website Set To Debut in January

On Scene With Columbia's Bravest On Farrow Road]]></itunes:summary>
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      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Cincinnati Plays Dangerous Game

Charleston To Receive Furlough Day But No Station Closures 

Sprinklers Are Un-American! Maybe Not

SAFER Grant Support In Columbia Needed]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:58:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Cincinnati Plays Dangerous Game

Charleston To Receive Furlough Day But No Station Closures 

Sprinklers Are Un-American! Maybe Not

SAFER Grant Support In Columbia Needed]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Halligan and Hose Podcast Dec 3</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Worcester 10 Years Later

Firefighting is Dangerous

How's Your RIT Training?

Frederick County, Maryland Pro's Answer The Calls

Seth Rose To Speak At CFFA Meeting

Columbia Update

FDNY Update on Staffing]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:57:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Worcester 10 Years Later

Firefighting is Dangerous

How's Your RIT Training?

Frederick County, Maryland Pro's Answer The Calls

Seth Rose To Speak At CFFA Meeting

Columbia Update

FDNY Update on Staffing]]></itunes:summary>
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      <description><![CDATA[Tonight we discuss the recent decision to reopen engine 9, why it's happening, what it means and who worked hard for it to become a reality.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:27:52 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tonight we discuss the recent decision to reopen engine 9, why it's happening, what it means and who worked hard for it to become a reality.]]></itunes:summary>
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      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Podcast Notes

Sofa Factory Inferno

Remembering Worcester On the 3rd

The "Charlie Weis" Chiefs

Newark Saves Money By Hiring MORE Firefighters

Apparatus Accidents Becoming Absurd

Steve Benjamin Makes Strong Case for Public Safety in Columbia and other Notes]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:27:22 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
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Podcast Notes

Sofa Factory Inferno

Remembering Worcester On the 3rd

The "Charlie Weis" Chiefs

Newark Saves Money By Hiring MORE Firefighters

Apparatus Accidents Becoming Absurd

Steve Benjamin Makes Strong Case for Public Safety in Columbia and other Notes]]></itunes:summary>
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      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Extrication Challenge Overcome By Columbia Firefighters

Boron Steel Primer

The Advantage of More than Less

The Most Important Fireground Evolution

Chief - Help Us Out Over Here

Richland EMS Issue Back in the News]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:46:43 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Extrication Challenge Overcome By Columbia Firefighters

Boron Steel Primer

The Advantage of More than Less

The Most Important Fireground Evolution

Chief - Help Us Out Over Here

Richland EMS Issue Back in the News]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Halligan and Hose Podcast Nov 23</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Remembering Robert Ryan

Don't Hire A Chief With Drug Issues

Correct Newspaper Articles Prior To Posting

When Is It Time for Change?

Don't Over Think The Situation

Columbia Update: City Manager Search, Firefighters Battle Fires, Retention Heats Up]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:01:32 GMT</pubDate>
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Remembering Robert Ryan

Don't Hire A Chief With Drug Issues

Correct Newspaper Articles Prior To Posting

When Is It Time for Change?

Don't Over Think The Situation

Columbia Update: City Manager Search, Firefighters Battle Fires, Retention Heats Up]]></itunes:summary>
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      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Firefighters Injured In Collapse

FDNY Inspections - Hold Commissioner Responsible

Do You Have an Escape Harness?

Ladder the Damn Roof

Columbia: Retention, Tennis and Money]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:53:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Firefighters Injured In Collapse

FDNY Inspections - Hold Commissioner Responsible

Do You Have an Escape Harness?

Ladder the Damn Roof

Columbia: Retention, Tennis and Money]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Halligan and Hose Nov 17</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Rockingham Firefighters Win

Lawsuit in FDNY

Firefighters Hit By Cars

Special Ops Necessary But Goal Must Be To Provide Basic Coverage First

Behind the Scenes Look at Politics and Firefighters]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:18:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Rockingham Firefighters Win

Lawsuit in FDNY

Firefighters Hit By Cars

Special Ops Necessary But Goal Must Be To Provide Basic Coverage First

Behind the Scenes Look at Politics and Firefighters]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Halliagn and Hose Podcast Nov 16</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Basic Services Come First

Veteran Officers Should Be Held To Higher Standard

Firefighters Shocked About Stories On Websites

RIT Management

We Can't Afford It - Let's Do More!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:44:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Basic Services Come First

Veteran Officers Should Be Held To Higher Standard

Firefighters Shocked About Stories On Websites

RIT Management

We Can't Afford It - Let's Do More!]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Halligan and Hose Sunday Special</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

9/11 Terror Trial Evokes Emotions

No. The first Line Comes First! 

Leadership Books Are Great But You Have to Lead

Politics Means Making Tough Calls For Firefighters

Columbia Promotions, Etc......]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:25:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
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9/11 Terror Trial Evokes Emotions

No. The first Line Comes First! 

Leadership Books Are Great But You Have to Lead

Politics Means Making Tough Calls For Firefighters

Columbia Promotions, Etc......]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Firefighter Hourly Podcast Thursday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Thanks to the IAFF

Shit Floats Downhill

FDNY Response Statistics: The Truth

The Right Thing Versus Policy

Out the Fire]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:33:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Thanks to the IAFF

Shit Floats Downhill

FDNY Response Statistics: The Truth

The Right Thing Versus Policy

Out the Fire]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Firefighter Hourly podcast 9/16</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Holiday Decision Cuts Deep In Columbia

Firefighters Express Anger, Dismay

Accountability Is Required

Leadership is Necessary NOW!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:50:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
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Holiday Decision Cuts Deep In Columbia

Firefighters Express Anger, Dismay

Accountability Is Required

Leadership is Necessary NOW!]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Firefighter Hourly Podcast 9/15</title>
      <description><![CDATA[We discuss the layoffs starting around the country. We also discuss the cuts to benefits in Columbia and we debate whether or not they are over?

Tough Choices Now In Order]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:16:17 GMT</pubDate>
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Tough Choices Now In Order]]></itunes:summary>
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      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Line of Duty Death

Layoffs in East St. Louis

Some Support Columbia/Richland Split

Others Oppose Split

Flu at Work]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:03:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
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Line of Duty Death

Layoffs in East St. Louis

Some Support Columbia/Richland Split

Others Oppose Split

Flu at Work]]></itunes:summary>
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      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Observing 9/11 - Some Get it, Some Don't

Flag Shouldn't Be an Issue

Benjamin, Devine, Coble

Flaherty Is the Guy

Targeting IAFF Members a Bad Idea

Columbia Update

This and or That]]></description>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Observing 9/11 - Some Get it, Some Don't

Flag Shouldn't Be an Issue

Benjamin, Devine, Coble

Flaherty Is the Guy

Targeting IAFF Members a Bad Idea

Columbia Update

This and or That]]></itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A special midnight podcast discussing the events of September 11, 2001 and honoring the memories of those who perished and those who have survived to rebuild the department.]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Firefighter Hourly Podcast 9/10</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

John McNamara Video

Remembering the 11th

Charleston To Take St. Andrews

Better Know the Job

Richland/Columbia Contract NOW For Citizens]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:19:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

John McNamara Video

Remembering the 11th

Charleston To Take St. Andrews

Better Know the Job

Richland/Columbia Contract NOW For Citizens]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Midnight Firefighter Podcast</title>
      <description><![CDATA[FDNY Firefighter Beaten

Other Discussions]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 04:32:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[FDNY Firefighter Beaten

Other Discussions]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Firefighter Dies on Long Island

Three Firefighters Injured In Canada

Reporting Injuries

On the Coast - Mistakes Continue To Multiply

Time To Make Tough Decisions, Correct?]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:04:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Firefighter Dies on Long Island

Three Firefighters Injured In Canada

Reporting Injuries

On the Coast - Mistakes Continue To Multiply

Time To Make Tough Decisions, Correct?]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
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      <title>Firefighter Hourly Podcast Sept 8</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Fire In Columbia

Riding with 6 and 13

Fort Myers Beach Lays off Six Firefighters

You Can Tell and It Is What It Is]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 03:18:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Fire In Columbia

Riding with 6 and 13

Fort Myers Beach Lays off Six Firefighters

You Can Tell and It Is What It Is]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Monday Firefighter podcast</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

T-Shirts for L.A. Firefighter Families

Ladder Failures and Training

Fully Staff and Reopen Engines 8 and 9 in Columbia

UFO Training for Fire Officers]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:51:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

T-Shirts for L.A. Firefighter Families

Ladder Failures and Training

Fully Staff and Reopen Engines 8 and 9 in Columbia

UFO Training for Fire Officers]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Midnight Firefighter Podcast</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Ladder Truck Collapse

Will Richland and Columbia Split?

Boston Update

Firefighter Hourly Moving To New Project]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2009 05:53:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Ladder Truck Collapse

Will Richland and Columbia Split?

Boston Update

Firefighter Hourly Moving To New Project]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Sunday Firefighter Podcast Columbia</title>
      <description><![CDATA[We discuss breaking news:

Columbia and Richland County

Is Split More Likely Now?

Thanks to 2nd Shift for breakfast, conversation

Problems, when pinpointed, usually involve 4 to 6 people

What would a split mean for city?

What would a split mean for county?

What Should Happen

What Will Happen]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2009 18:22:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We discuss breaking news:

Columbia and Richland County

Is Split More Likely Now?

Thanks to 2nd Shift for breakfast, conversation

Problems, when pinpointed, usually involve 4 to 6 people

What would a split mean for city?

What would a split mean for county?

What Should Happen

What Will Happen]]></itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Firefighter Hourly Podcast Saturday Night</title>
      <description><![CDATA[We discuss a multitude of issues in the fire service 
including some interesting thoughts on fire attack, two fire 
departments merging and some personal observations.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2009 02:33:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We discuss a multitude of issues in the fire service 
including some interesting thoughts on fire attack, two fire 
departments merging and some personal observations.]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Firefighter Hourly podcast</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Shirts for Buffalo

It's Time To Say What Needs To Be Said

Keeping It Real. Real Stupid.

Stepping Away From Other Commitments. 

IAFF and Hourly]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:04:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Shirts for Buffalo

It's Time To Say What Needs To Be Said

Keeping It Real. Real Stupid.

Stepping Away From Other Commitments. 

IAFF and Hourly]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Firefighter Hourly podcast</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Shirts for Buffalo

It's Time To Say What Needs To Be Said

Keeping It Real. Real Stupid.

Stepping Away From Other Commitments. 

IAFF and Hourly]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:04:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Shirts for Buffalo

It's Time To Say What Needs To Be Said

Keeping It Real. Real Stupid.

Stepping Away From Other Commitments. 

IAFF and Hourly]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Firefighter Hourly Podcast 9/3</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

You Look Like You Could Use A Friend

Yelling On The Radio - Perspective

Eight Injured In Brooklyn

Columbia Holds Off Hiring Consultants - Great Move By Council

Template Approach]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:45:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

You Look Like You Could Use A Friend

Yelling On The Radio - Perspective

Eight Injured In Brooklyn

Columbia Holds Off Hiring Consultants - Great Move By Council

Template Approach]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Firefighter Hourly Podcast 9/2</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Columbia City Council Doesn't Discuss Firefighter Holidays

Topeka Gets New Chief - Hard Work Paid Off

Career Dissipation Light Blinking

Hicks, Rubes,Lost and Confused

In Praise of Firefighters]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:20:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Columbia City Council Doesn't Discuss Firefighter Holidays

Topeka Gets New Chief - Hard Work Paid Off

Career Dissipation Light Blinking

Hicks, Rubes,Lost and Confused

In Praise of Firefighters]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Firefighter Hourly Podcast 9/1</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Flushing the Whiners

Fires In L.A. Area Grow But Relief On the Way

Cuts Reccomended In WPB

Efficiency Is Not the Goal

Access is Key To Providing Protection Yet Some Access is Non-Existent]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:06:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Flushing the Whiners

Fires In L.A. Area Grow But Relief On the Way

Cuts Reccomended In WPB

Efficiency Is Not the Goal

Access is Key To Providing Protection Yet Some Access is Non-Existent]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Special podcast: Columbia</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

When You Think It's About You, It's Not

If Something Direct Is Meant, It Will be Stated

21 Departments, Drop One, Add Another

Whine On]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:12:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

When You Think It's About You, It's Not

If Something Direct Is Meant, It Will be Stated

21 Departments, Drop One, Add Another

Whine On]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
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      <title>Midnight Firefighter podcast Sept1</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

New Clues In Buffalo Firefighter LODD's

L.A. Firefighters Were Trying to Save Crew

Former Columbia Assistant Chief Gets New Job

Little Mutts Who Switch Sides Every Week

Cuts are Coming]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 04:01:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

New Clues In Buffalo Firefighter LODD's

L.A. Firefighters Were Trying to Save Crew

Former Columbia Assistant Chief Gets New Job

Little Mutts Who Switch Sides Every Week

Cuts are Coming]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Firefighter Hourly Podcast Monday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Two L.A. Firefighters identified

Fires Grow in California

Lehigh Acres Defense Fund Needs Your Support

Columbia Politicians Choose Parks Over Safety

That's Not a Battalion Chief - He Doesn't Care For His People]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:44:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Two L.A. Firefighters identified

Fires Grow in California

Lehigh Acres Defense Fund Needs Your Support

Columbia Politicians Choose Parks Over Safety

That's Not a Battalion Chief - He Doesn't Care For His People]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Midnight Firefighter Podcast Monday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Firefighter Dies In Vermont

Two Firefighters Die in California

Anatomy of a Disaster in California

Arnold Has Not Helped The Situation

Cancer]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:25:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Firefighter Dies In Vermont

Two Firefighters Die in California

Anatomy of a Disaster in California

Arnold Has Not Helped The Situation

Cancer]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Midnight Firefighter podcast Sunday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Hacked

Consolidation in Charleston's West Ashley

Fires In California Grow

Buffalo Firefighter Shirts

Columbia Update]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 04:50:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Hacked

Consolidation in Charleston's West Ashley

Fires In California Grow

Buffalo Firefighter Shirts

Columbia Update]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Saturday Firefighter Podcast</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

We Topped All Visitors From Last Year on Aug 27

Platforms Too Big Should Be Moved To Other Areas

People Will Be Held Accountable

The Case For Consolidation in West Ashley]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 20:03:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

We Topped All Visitors From Last Year on Aug 27

Platforms Too Big Should Be Moved To Other Areas

People Will Be Held Accountable

The Case For Consolidation in West Ashley]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Midnight Firefighter Podcast Friday!</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Outrage In Delaware

Comments on the Blog - Well, Yeah I Know the Guys

Austin Fire Chief Changes Flawed Policy and She Earns a Ton of Respect For It.

Start Chiefing]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 04:39:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Outrage In Delaware

Comments on the Blog - Well, Yeah I Know the Guys

Austin Fire Chief Changes Flawed Policy and She Earns a Ton of Respect For It.

Start Chiefing]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Firefighter Hourly Podcast 8/28</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Daniel - My Brother

Buffalo Brothers Laid To Rest

Consolidation Would Benefit West Ashley

Engine Company Work backbone of Fire Service

Fighting "Main Street" Fires

Facebook Fans Approach 4000]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:49:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Daniel - My Brother

Buffalo Brothers Laid To Rest

Consolidation Would Benefit West Ashley

Engine Company Work backbone of Fire Service

Fighting "Main Street" Fires

Facebook Fans Approach 4000]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Midnight Firefighter Podcast 8/28</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Friday Morning:

Lowcountry Consolidation On the Way!

IAFF Magazine Feature

Ever Heard of Phenix?

Shut Up and Promote Qualified People]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 04:51:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Friday Morning:

Lowcountry Consolidation On the Way!

IAFF Magazine Feature

Ever Heard of Phenix?

Shut Up and Promote Qualified People]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Firefighter hourly Podcast Aug 27</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Honeywell Responds To Grilliot Story

How Much Fire Knowledge Do you Have?

When the Smart guys Are Clueless

Promotions - When What You Do Doesn't Matter Long As Ya Got Time

Diverse Means Qualified]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:40:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
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Honeywell Responds To Grilliot Story

How Much Fire Knowledge Do you Have?

When the Smart guys Are Clueless

Promotions - When What You Do Doesn't Matter Long As Ya Got Time

Diverse Means Qualified]]></itunes:summary>
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Charleston Joins Regional Dispatch

Time To Annex St. Andrews Draws Closer

What About Phenix Helmets???

X Boot

Safety and Survival Is Not Standing A Block Away

Columbia Financial Hit Bigger Burden For Fire Department]]></description>
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Charleston Joins Regional Dispatch

Time To Annex St. Andrews Draws Closer

What About Phenix Helmets???

X Boot

Safety and Survival Is Not Standing A Block Away

Columbia Financial Hit Bigger Burden For Fire Department]]></itunes:summary>
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"Let Buffalo Grieve"]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:09:39 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

"Let Buffalo Grieve"]]></itunes:summary>
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Columbia - A Huge Update]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:41:48 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
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Columbia - A Huge Update]]></itunes:summary>
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      <description><![CDATA[Our discussion includes two line of duty deaths in Buffalo, New York that happened this morning. We also take on the subject of staffing in an effort to inform. Our other topics include firefighters on facebook and Twitter as well as the concerns over Line of Duty Death Reports.]]></description>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our discussion includes two line of duty deaths in Buffalo, New York that happened this morning. We also take on the subject of staffing in an effort to inform. Our other topics include firefighters on facebook and Twitter as well as the concerns over Line of Duty Death Reports.]]></itunes:summary>
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      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Remembering Kevin Kelley

Where Are the Leaders?

Money or Fire Service Leadership?]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2009 17:51:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Remembering Kevin Kelley

Where Are the Leaders?

Money or Fire Service Leadership?]]></itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Riding with Engine 6

River Rescue In Columbia

One on One With North Charleston Chief

Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta - Coming Soon

Name Change Coming For Podcast

ISO Problems]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:44:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Riding with Engine 6

River Rescue In Columbia

One on One With North Charleston Chief

Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta - Coming Soon

Name Change Coming For Podcast

ISO Problems]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof Aug 21</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Heroism Defined

Female Fire Chiefs - Our Position

Tom Brennan's Book a Good Gift

What Company Do You Trust?

Get The Roof

Email From Me To You - Just Ask

Editor@firefighterhourly.com]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:36:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Heroism Defined

Female Fire Chiefs - Our Position

Tom Brennan's Book a Good Gift

What Company Do You Trust?

Get The Roof

Email From Me To You - Just Ask

Editor@firefighterhourly.com]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Midnight Firefighter Podcast # 8</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Fire Chief Makes Poor Decision

Timid Leadership 

Too Scared To Do the Job]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 04:11:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Fire Chief Makes Poor Decision

Timid Leadership 

Too Scared To Do the Job]]></itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof Aug 20</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Building Hazards

St. Andrews Discussion

Toxic Twins Seminar In Charleston

Columbia Political Races Will Interest Firefighters

Benjamin Brings In Obama Strategist

Columbia Budget From Yesterday]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:44:38 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Building Hazards

St. Andrews Discussion

Toxic Twins Seminar In Charleston

Columbia Political Races Will Interest Firefighters

Benjamin Brings In Obama Strategist

Columbia Budget From Yesterday]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Special Podcast:St Andrews PSD Fire</title>
      <description><![CDATA[We discuss the issues surrounding the St. Andrews fire department, mutual aid, and the leadership at PSD.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:52:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We discuss the issues surrounding the St. Andrews fire department, mutual aid, and the leadership at PSD.]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>venting the roof aug 19</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Lehigh Acres Lays off 39

Really? PGF Arsonist Caught

Got RIT/FAST?

Chicago Firefighter Beaten

Salute to the "War Years"]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:19:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Lehigh Acres Lays off 39

Really? PGF Arsonist Caught

Got RIT/FAST?

Chicago Firefighter Beaten

Salute to the "War Years"]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
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      <title>Midnight Firefighter Podcast # 7</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Engine 13, Eau Claire, Riding With The "Busy"

You Can't Micromanage

Non-Emergency Responses Just Plain Dumb]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 04:21:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Engine 13, Eau Claire, Riding With The "Busy"

You Can't Micromanage

Non-Emergency Responses Just Plain Dumb]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof Aug 18</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Remembering Beddia and Graffagnino

Canton, Ohio Mayor Gets Pummeled Over Layoffs

Politicians Start Losing Votes

Horry County Firefighter Arrested

St. Andrews PSD Needs Audit, Fire Review]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:17:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Remembering Beddia and Graffagnino

Canton, Ohio Mayor Gets Pummeled Over Layoffs

Politicians Start Losing Votes

Horry County Firefighter Arrested

St. Andrews PSD Needs Audit, Fire Review]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Venting the Roof Aug 17</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Get Out of Bed!

Hotel Fire In New York

Background Checks Needed For Fire Chiefs

Muster in North Charleston

Columbia Update: Finlay Out And About But Much Ado About Nothing

Numbers]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:20:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Get Out of Bed!

Hotel Fire In New York

Background Checks Needed For Fire Chiefs

Muster in North Charleston

Columbia Update: Finlay Out And About But Much Ado About Nothing

Numbers]]></itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof Sunday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Canton Firefighters Laid Off

North Myrtle Beach Mess

3 Alarms in Boston

Arnold Schwarzenegger visits firefighters - after he cuts their pay, sends them home and undermines fire service.

Apparatus Accidents Versus Full Responses

Omaha Journalist Exceptionally Ignorant

Columbia Update]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2009 17:39:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Canton Firefighters Laid Off

North Myrtle Beach Mess

3 Alarms in Boston

Arnold Schwarzenegger visits firefighters - after he cuts their pay, sends them home and undermines fire service.

Apparatus Accidents Versus Full Responses

Omaha Journalist Exceptionally Ignorant

Columbia Update]]></itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof Saturday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Fire In New York - Mayday and 4 Alarms

New Atlanta Chief-For Now

Cancer

Ray McCormack - Listen and Learn

Columbia Update]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2009 21:05:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Fire In New York - Mayday and 4 Alarms

New Atlanta Chief-For Now

Cancer

Ray McCormack - Listen and Learn

Columbia Update]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof Saturday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Fire In New York - Mayday and 4 Alarms

New Atlanta Chief-For Now

Cancer

Ray McCormack - Listen and Learn

Columbia Update]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2009 21:05:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Fire In New York - Mayday and 4 Alarms

New Atlanta Chief-For Now

Cancer

Ray McCormack - Listen and Learn

Columbia Update]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Midnight Firefighter Podcast</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Passion For the Job

Loving the Job Means Defending It

Who Forgot 9/11, June 18? Have You Reminded Them]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2009 06:11:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Passion For the Job

Loving the Job Means Defending It

Who Forgot 9/11, June 18? Have You Reminded Them]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Centing the Roof Aug 14</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

FDNY Line of Duty Death

This is Why You Fight

Charleston Seminar - Wait Until You Hear This

St. Andrews PSD Must Go

You Can't be A Chief....If You Aren't In A Department!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:21:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

FDNY Line of Duty Death

This is Why You Fight

Charleston Seminar - Wait Until You Hear This

St. Andrews PSD Must Go

You Can't be A Chief....If You Aren't In A Department!]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
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      <title>Venting the Roof Aug13</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Morning Pride Founders No Longer Around

Just Won Award From FDIC

Defamation Lawsuit

Honeywell Now In Charge

LA Pays 8 million to Two Firefighters

Philly Fire Death 

Department Tackles 3 Councilmembers]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:44:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Morning Pride Founders No Longer Around

Just Won Award From FDIC

Defamation Lawsuit

Honeywell Now In Charge

LA Pays 8 million to Two Firefighters

Philly Fire Death 

Department Tackles 3 Councilmembers]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Special Podcast: St. Andrews FD</title>
      <description><![CDATA[We discuss the situation in Charleston including the St. Andrews Fire Department and why the City of Charleston Needs to take over.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 03:06:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We discuss the situation in Charleston including the St. Andrews Fire Department and why the City of Charleston Needs to take over.]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
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      <title>Venting the Roof August 12</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Apparatus Accident

Binghamton Chief Stands Tall

Philadelphia Danger

2 Million For Five Points Parking Lots?]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:18:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Apparatus Accident

Binghamton Chief Stands Tall

Philadelphia Danger

2 Million For Five Points Parking Lots?]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Midnight Firefighter Podcast Aug 12</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Menino Has Failed As Mayor

North Myrtle Beach Story Keeps Getting Worse

Columbia Comeback Possible?

In Praise of Firefighters

When you Make Promotions or Transfers, Make Them! Don't Make People Wait. Ego Is Showing]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 04:16:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Menino Has Failed As Mayor

North Myrtle Beach Story Keeps Getting Worse

Columbia Comeback Possible?

In Praise of Firefighters

When you Make Promotions or Transfers, Make Them! Don't Make People Wait. Ego Is Showing]]></itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof Aug 11</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

We stand with firefighters

NIOSH and Reality

Boston 718 Stands Out Front

Philly Facing Bad Situation

Explaining Charleston Comments

Columbia Update]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:53:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

We stand with firefighters

NIOSH and Reality

Boston 718 Stands Out Front

Philly Facing Bad Situation

Explaining Charleston Comments

Columbia Update]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Midnight Firefighter Podcast</title>
      <description><![CDATA[What Benjamin Means For Columbia Firefighters

What About Bob?

John McNamara Dies After Long Battle

L.A. Gets Serious

Quit Copying and Pasting]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 03:56:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What Benjamin Means For Columbia Firefighters

What About Bob?

John McNamara Dies After Long Battle

L.A. Gets Serious

Quit Copying and Pasting]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof Agust 10</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Menino Must Go To Save Boston's Jakes

Benjamin Talks Columbia Fire Department

McCormack Wasn't Wrong

Charleston Symposium with Rick Rochford

NIOSH Wrong on Hose Stretches]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:31:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Menino Must Go To Save Boston's Jakes

Benjamin Talks Columbia Fire Department

McCormack Wasn't Wrong

Charleston Symposium with Rick Rochford

NIOSH Wrong on Hose Stretches]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

North Myrtle Beach Scandal Moves Forward

Responding To Emergencies Means Responding

That's Good On Paper But In The Real World...

Can't Play Dumb 

Some Tactics Are Just Plain Wrong]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:20:27 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
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North Myrtle Beach Scandal Moves Forward

Responding To Emergencies Means Responding

That's Good On Paper But In The Real World...

Can't Play Dumb 

Some Tactics Are Just Plain Wrong]]></itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

FDNY Plane Crash Response

Collective Bargaining Back - To Stay

"Engine Company" By John Salka

Passion Key To Firefighting

Other Good News]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2009 23:02:13 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
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FDNY Plane Crash Response

Collective Bargaining Back - To Stay

"Engine Company" By John Salka

Passion Key To Firefighting

Other Good News]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof Aug 7</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Line of Duty Death

Facebook and Twitter - Join Us

Advertising

Apparatus Placement

Conflicts of Interest Begin To Attract Investigations

Use Grant Money For That Purpose

Columbia Update]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:27:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Line of Duty Death

Facebook and Twitter - Join Us

Advertising

Apparatus Placement

Conflicts of Interest Begin To Attract Investigations

Use Grant Money For That Purpose

Columbia Update]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof Aug 7</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Line of Duty Death

Facebook and Twitter - Join Us

Advertising

Apparatus Placement

Conflicts of Interest Begin To Attract Investigations

Use Grant Money For That Purpose

Columbia Update]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:27:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Line of Duty Death

Facebook and Twitter - Join Us

Advertising

Apparatus Placement

Conflicts of Interest Begin To Attract Investigations

Use Grant Money For That Purpose

Columbia Update]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
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      <title>Midnight Firefighter Podcast</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Charleston Symposium

North Myrtle Beach Fiasco

Mayoral Race Will put Firefighters In Play]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 05:17:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Charleston Symposium

North Myrtle Beach Fiasco

Mayoral Race Will put Firefighters In Play]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
    <dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jay Lowry</dc:creator></item>
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      <title>Venting the Roof Aug 6</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

3 Alarms In Manhattan

Fireground - Leave The Feelings at Home

People Matter Most

Staffing in L.A.

Columbia News - Some Good News]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:43:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

3 Alarms In Manhattan

Fireground - Leave The Feelings at Home

People Matter Most

Staffing in L.A.

Columbia News - Some Good News]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
    <dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jay Lowry</dc:creator></item>
    <item>
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      <title>Midnight Firefighter podcast</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Retribution For Speaking Out?

Horry County Buys Fire Boat....Can It Shift Into Four Wheel Drive?

Columbia Update]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 04:59:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Retribution For Speaking Out?

Horry County Buys Fire Boat....Can It Shift Into Four Wheel Drive?

Columbia Update]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof Aug 5</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Fire Chief Likely Terminated after Firing Firefighter

Steve Benjamin Runs For Mayor Of Columbia, Likes Firefighters

L.A. Warns Community To Expect Tragedy

Houston Racism, Sexism Investigation Takes Predicted Turn

Columbia Stretched Thin This Morning]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:50:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Fire Chief Likely Terminated after Firing Firefighter

Steve Benjamin Runs For Mayor Of Columbia, Likes Firefighters

L.A. Warns Community To Expect Tragedy

Houston Racism, Sexism Investigation Takes Predicted Turn

Columbia Stretched Thin This Morning]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Midnight Firefighter Podcast</title>
      <description><![CDATA[We discuss:

Benjamin Running For Mayor of Columbia

Fire Department Staffing

Columbia Inspections Solution]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 03:44:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We discuss:

Benjamin Running For Mayor of Columbia

Fire Department Staffing

Columbia Inspections Solution]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof Aug 4</title>
      <description><![CDATA[We discuss these topics:

Injuries on the Fireground

Twitter Account Takes Off

Topeka Needs Coverage

Nassau County Firefighters

Columbia Update and Discussion

Local 793]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:41:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We discuss these topics:

Injuries on the Fireground

Twitter Account Takes Off

Topeka Needs Coverage

Nassau County Firefighters

Columbia Update and Discussion

Local 793]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
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      <title>Midnight Firefighter Podcast</title>
      <description><![CDATA[We discuss

North Myrtle Beach

Columbia]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 04:40:41 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We discuss

North Myrtle Beach

Columbia]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof Aug 3</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Ops Isn't a Joke - Don't Treat It That Way

Burn Centers Need Firefighters To Promote Them

Communications - Short and to the Point

Clear Voice Required

At Least Charlotte Exists. Charleston Too. And North Charleston.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 23:40:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Ops Isn't a Joke - Don't Treat It That Way

Burn Centers Need Firefighters To Promote Them

Communications - Short and to the Point

Clear Voice Required

At Least Charlotte Exists. Charleston Too. And North Charleston.]]></itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Midnight Firefighter Podcast</title>
      <description><![CDATA[We discuss:

Columbia Firefighters

Local Meeting

Questions Answered]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 04:42:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We discuss:

Columbia Firefighters

Local Meeting

Questions Answered]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof Sunday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Line of Duty Deaths

North Myrtle Beach Story Unbelievable

Morning Pride Loses Defamation Lawsuit

Sofa Super Store Lawyers Want City of Charleston Included as Defendants

Midnight Podcasts]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2009 18:08:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Line of Duty Deaths

North Myrtle Beach Story Unbelievable

Morning Pride Loses Defamation Lawsuit

Sofa Super Store Lawyers Want City of Charleston Included as Defendants

Midnight Podcasts]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Midnight Podcast # 3</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A very frank discussion about:

Staffing

Morale

Leadership

Update on Columbia]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2009 04:17:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A very frank discussion about:

Staffing

Morale

Leadership

Update on Columbia]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof Saturday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Firefighter Struck By Car 

Firefighter Injured In North East Columbia

Station 34 Would Have Been There...But It Isn't Open

The Burden Is On Politicians

No Excuses Over 8 and 9

How About Some Morale Boosters

Join Local 793 - Meetings Monday and Tuesday

Jacksonville September 11 Ceremony]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 21:06:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Firefighter Struck By Car 

Firefighter Injured In North East Columbia

Station 34 Would Have Been There...But It Isn't Open

The Burden Is On Politicians

No Excuses Over 8 and 9

How About Some Morale Boosters

Join Local 793 - Meetings Monday and Tuesday

Jacksonville September 11 Ceremony]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Midnight Podcast # 2</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The topic is the Columbia Fire Department:

Don't Punish Ops

Lack of Inspections Isn't a Firefighter's Fault

Focus on Proactive Solutions

Really?]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 04:13:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The topic is the Columbia Fire Department:

Don't Punish Ops

Lack of Inspections Isn't a Firefighter's Fault

Focus on Proactive Solutions

Really?]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the roof July 31</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Texas Fire Showed Skill, Bravery

IAFF President Knows The Situation

Columbia Update

JayLowry.com]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:39:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Texas Fire Showed Skill, Bravery

IAFF President Knows The Situation

Columbia Update

JayLowry.com]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Midnight Podcast Columbia</title>
      <description><![CDATA[We discuss the events in Columbia with a focus on the previous day and some advice.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 04:22:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We discuss the events in Columbia with a focus on the previous day and some advice.]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof July 30</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Brooklyn Fire Injures 12

Atlanta Council Needs To Know Its Role

Columbia Update:

Comments, Anger, Politics, Don't Endorse the Wrong Guy, The Job, Shandon is Unprotected - Thoughts?]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:45:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Brooklyn Fire Injures 12

Atlanta Council Needs To Know Its Role

Columbia Update:

Comments, Anger, Politics, Don't Endorse the Wrong Guy, The Job, Shandon is Unprotected - Thoughts?]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
    <dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jay Lowry</dc:creator></item>
    <item>
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      <title>Open Podcast To Columbia Firefighters</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A special podcast on the Columbia Fire Department.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 04:52:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A special podcast on the Columbia Fire Department.]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
    <dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jay Lowry</dc:creator></item>
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      <title>Venting the Roof Wednesday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Lots of topics.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:50:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lots of topics.]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof Wednesday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Columbia Feedback Not All positive

We Support Firefighters

Houston Nabs Arsonists

National Firefighter Near Miss

Engine and Ladder Combo Drilling]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:49:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Columbia Feedback Not All positive

We Support Firefighters

Houston Nabs Arsonists

National Firefighter Near Miss

Engine and Ladder Combo Drilling]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
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      <title>Venting the Roof Wednesday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Columbia Feedback Not All positive

We Support Firefighters

Houston Nabs Arsonists

National Firefighter Near Miss

Engine and Ladder Combo Drilling]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:49:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Columbia Feedback Not All positive

We Support Firefighters

Houston Nabs Arsonists

National Firefighter Near Miss

Engine and Ladder Combo Drilling]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
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      <title>Columbia Fire Department Podcast</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A discussion of recent events in Columbia including the possibility of a paycut, a possible win, politics and coverage in the city.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:57:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A discussion of recent events in Columbia including the possibility of a paycut, a possible win, politics and coverage in the city.]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof July 29</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Firefighter Down in New Jersey

Houston Doesn't Need To Fire The Chief

FirefighterCloseCalls

Facebook - Look Us Up

Columbia Firefighters Get More Bad News]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:32:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Firefighter Down in New Jersey

Houston Doesn't Need To Fire The Chief

FirefighterCloseCalls

Facebook - Look Us Up

Columbia Firefighters Get More Bad News]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
    <dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jay Lowry</dc:creator></item>
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      <title>Venting the Roof Monday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Station 34 Empty in Richland County

Newark Fights Huge Fire - Audio Superb

Why Full Responses Matter!

Fort Wayne Fire Department Holding Back Documents on Fatal Fire

IAFF 2601 - Fort Walton Beach Firefighters]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:36:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Station 34 Empty in Richland County

Newark Fights Huge Fire - Audio Superb

Why Full Responses Matter!

Fort Wayne Fire Department Holding Back Documents on Fatal Fire

IAFF 2601 - Fort Walton Beach Firefighters]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof Sunday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Columbia House Explosion

Columbia Update - Across the Board paycuts?

Charlotte a Good Place For Firefighters

Who's Standing up? Ask them, even a firefighter, to stand BESIDE you and watch what happens

When Do You Say Enough?]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:18:05 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Columbia House Explosion

Columbia Update - Across the Board paycuts?

Charlotte a Good Place For Firefighters

Who's Standing up? Ask them, even a firefighter, to stand BESIDE you and watch what happens

When Do You Say Enough?]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Venting the Roof Saturday Night</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Definition of Insanity

The Department That Could But Didn't

Chief Knows Best....Right?

Everybody Has That One Shift That's Worthless

Crisis! Oh the Drama.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2009 01:32:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Definition of Insanity

The Department That Could But Didn't

Chief Knows Best....Right?

Everybody Has That One Shift That's Worthless

Crisis! Oh the Drama.]]></itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof Friday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Columbia Inspection Idea Not Sound

Firefighters Are Not Desk Jockeys

FDNY 3rd Alarm in Queens

No More Written Tests?

Earthquake Plan To Move Water - Don't Laugh]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:12:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Columbia Inspection Idea Not Sound

Firefighters Are Not Desk Jockeys

FDNY 3rd Alarm in Queens

No More Written Tests?

Earthquake Plan To Move Water - Don't Laugh]]></itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof July 23</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Charleston Firefighters Weigh In

Don't Get Angry At Reporters

The FDNY Updates on Twitter

Storm Rolls Through Columbia

Atlanta's ISO To Improve Again Now That engines Restored

Lesson For Columbia, Philadelphia]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:08:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Charleston Firefighters Weigh In

Don't Get Angry At Reporters

The FDNY Updates on Twitter

Storm Rolls Through Columbia

Atlanta's ISO To Improve Again Now That engines Restored

Lesson For Columbia, Philadelphia]]></itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Part II Of Venting the Roof</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The second part of Venting the Roof]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 23:50:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The second part of Venting the Roof]]></itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof Podcast</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Much Ado About Fire Inspections in Columbia

Media Latches on But Avoids Operations Story

Downgrading Apparatus To A Fire A Poor Idea Made Worse By Circumstances

Line of Duty Deaths

Poor Leaders Versus Good Leaders]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:48:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Much Ado About Fire Inspections in Columbia

Media Latches on But Avoids Operations Story

Downgrading Apparatus To A Fire A Poor Idea Made Worse By Circumstances

Line of Duty Deaths

Poor Leaders Versus Good Leaders]]></itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof July 21</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Remembering Ryan Hummert

Parapet Walls

Larry Collins Gets The Nod In Brevard County

John Tippet Showing Charleston Commanders How It's Done

Second Ladder Company Essential on High Rises

Twitter - Join and Follow Us For Breaking Incidents]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:16:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Remembering Ryan Hummert

Parapet Walls

Larry Collins Gets The Nod In Brevard County

John Tippet Showing Charleston Commanders How It's Done

Second Ladder Company Essential on High Rises

Twitter - Join and Follow Us For Breaking Incidents]]></itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
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      <title>Columbia Fire Department Podcast</title>
      <description><![CDATA[We discuss the issues surrounding the Columbia Fire Department.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:10:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We discuss the issues surrounding the Columbia Fire Department.]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Columbia Fire Department Podcast</title>
      <description><![CDATA[We discuss the issues surrounding the Columbia Fire Department.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:10:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We discuss the issues surrounding the Columbia Fire Department.]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof July 19</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Columbia update:

Firefighters Mull Rumors

Eight and Nine?

Pay Cuts

Staffing Issues

Reduction from NFPA 1710 standard would require action.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2009 23:59:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Columbia update:

Firefighters Mull Rumors

Eight and Nine?

Pay Cuts

Staffing Issues

Reduction from NFPA 1710 standard would require action.]]></itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof July 17</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Swansea Ammonia Leak

Dallas Five Alarm Fire - How Would Your Department Respond?

Training Is Essential For High Rise Fires

Can The First Due Fit Down The Streets?

City Should Take Over EMS

Columbia Update]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:40:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Swansea Ammonia Leak

Dallas Five Alarm Fire - How Would Your Department Respond?

Training Is Essential For High Rise Fires

Can The First Due Fit Down The Streets?

City Should Take Over EMS

Columbia Update]]></itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof July 15</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics of discussion:

Twitter.com/ffhourly

FFHourly.com

Columbia works on parks but neglects public safety

Election year means backing those who back firefighters

Smart people Got Played Like a Cheap Fiddle

The Booster Line: Trip to the Museum]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:41:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics of discussion:

Twitter.com/ffhourly

FFHourly.com

Columbia works on parks but neglects public safety

Election year means backing those who back firefighters

Smart people Got Played Like a Cheap Fiddle

The Booster Line: Trip to the Museum]]></itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof Columbia</title>
      <description><![CDATA[We discuss the critical situations developing in the Columbia Fire Department:

Atlanta Should Have Been Clue

Who Spoke for Firefighters?

Closures of Engines 8 and 9 Disrupt Services

Ladder 9 Can't Fit Down Some Streets in First Due Area

If Cuts Are To Be Made Make Them Administrative]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:47:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We discuss the critical situations developing in the Columbia Fire Department:

Atlanta Should Have Been Clue

Who Spoke for Firefighters?

Closures of Engines 8 and 9 Disrupt Services

Ladder 9 Can't Fit Down Some Streets in First Due Area

If Cuts Are To Be Made Make Them Administrative]]></itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof July 12</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Line of Duty Death in Scotland

Brooklyn Blaze Kills Two

Mayor Joe Riley and the Art of Avoidance

Rob Joyner and Auto Extrication

Why A Heavy rescue is essential

The Equipment is Great But You Need The Professionals]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:47:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Line of Duty Death in Scotland

Brooklyn Blaze Kills Two

Mayor Joe Riley and the Art of Avoidance

Rob Joyner and Auto Extrication

Why A Heavy rescue is essential

The Equipment is Great But You Need The Professionals]]></itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof Saturday Special</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Mayor Riley Takes Low Road In Charleston

He Can't Remember

Ricci/New Haven Case Different When Political 

Where Was The Vote In Columbia on Kelly Days/Holidays?

When Will Engines 8 and 9 Reopen?

The Flood of Stupidity in Atlanta]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 03:02:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Mayor Riley Takes Low Road In Charleston

He Can't Remember

Ricci/New Haven Case Different When Political 

Where Was The Vote In Columbia on Kelly Days/Holidays?

When Will Engines 8 and 9 Reopen?

The Flood of Stupidity in Atlanta]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof July 9</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

SLED, SC Fire Marshal and Firefighter Background Checks - The Facts

Charleston Has An Operations Chief That Will Change The Department

Mayor Needs To Be Booted In Boston

Columbia - Richland County Extend Contract and Should Now Put Rumors To Rest

Firefighter Near Miss]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:26:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

SLED, SC Fire Marshal and Firefighter Background Checks - The Facts

Charleston Has An Operations Chief That Will Change The Department

Mayor Needs To Be Booted In Boston

Columbia - Richland County Extend Contract and Should Now Put Rumors To Rest

Firefighter Near Miss]]></itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof July 8</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Cochran Leaving Helps Atlanta

USFA Gets Capable Leader in Cochran

PGFD Spokesman Stating What Leaders Think

Closed Engines Deserve ISO, Media Scrutiny Now

Shut Up and Lead

Training With Columbia Rescue 5

Buzz - Robert Busbee

Columbia Update]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:40:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Cochran Leaving Helps Atlanta

USFA Gets Capable Leader in Cochran

PGFD Spokesman Stating What Leaders Think

Closed Engines Deserve ISO, Media Scrutiny Now

Shut Up and Lead

Training With Columbia Rescue 5

Buzz - Robert Busbee

Columbia Update]]></itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof July 6</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Columbia Budget Deficit Worse Than Expected

Saluda River Flow

The Moral Dimension

The Real Costs of Shutting Down Engine Companies

Sprinklers]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:11:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Columbia Budget Deficit Worse Than Expected

Saluda River Flow

The Moral Dimension

The Real Costs of Shutting Down Engine Companies

Sprinklers]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof July 5</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Quints and Problems With Staffing

Hilton Head Comment

Wasted Money and Increased Liability Not Following NFPA 1710

Why You Should Never Have a Politician as a Trusted "Friend."

Time To Target Wasteful Spending-No Matter Where it Is

Strip Take Home Vehicles

Operations Saves Lives Yet Gets Little of the Perks]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:16:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Quints and Problems With Staffing

Hilton Head Comment

Wasted Money and Increased Liability Not Following NFPA 1710

Why You Should Never Have a Politician as a Trusted "Friend."

Time To Target Wasteful Spending-No Matter Where it Is

Strip Take Home Vehicles

Operations Saves Lives Yet Gets Little of the Perks]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
    <dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jay Lowry</dc:creator></item>
    <item>
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      <title>Firefighter podcast</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Rock Hill Battling Huge Blaze

Heavy Rescue Needed To Be Called

Lawsuit Against Morning Pride Reveals Disturbing Items

Junk Science

Conflict of Interest]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:48:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Rock Hill Battling Huge Blaze

Heavy Rescue Needed To Be Called

Lawsuit Against Morning Pride Reveals Disturbing Items

Junk Science

Conflict of Interest]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof July 2</title>
      <description><![CDATA[19 firefighters Injured in the Bronx

Tulsa Firefighter 
Injured

15 Counts of Arson For One Volunteer Firefighter

Boston 
Firefighters Embarass Lame Duck Mayor

Same Old Names Don't Work]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[19 firefighters Injured in the Bronx

Tulsa Firefighter 
Injured

15 Counts of Arson For One Volunteer Firefighter

Boston 
Firefighters Embarass Lame Duck Mayor

Same Old Names Don't Work]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
    <dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jay Lowry</dc:creator></item>
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      <title>Venting the Roof June 30</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

LODD in Rhode Island

Assistant Chief Retires From Columbia

Sanford Affair Rings True In Fire Service

Supreme Court Decision About "Law", Not Race

Atlanta Parking Deck]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:29:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

LODD in Rhode Island

Assistant Chief Retires From Columbia

Sanford Affair Rings True In Fire Service

Supreme Court Decision About "Law", Not Race

Atlanta Parking Deck]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof Special podcast</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court has made a ruling that will impact every fire department in America.

We will also discuss a new website - FFHourly.com - and we will talk about some special people in Columbia, SC]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:11:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Supreme Court has made a ruling that will impact every fire department in America.

We will also discuss a new website - FFHourly.com - and we will talk about some special people in Columbia, SC]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
    <dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jay Lowry</dc:creator></item>
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      <title>Venting the Roof Podcast</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

BLM Firefighter Dies in Line of Duty

St. Andrews and The $2.3 Million Mistakes

Firefighter Hourly Now A Part of HalliganNewMedia

Monitoring Calls Leads to Budget Cuts]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 23:09:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

BLM Firefighter Dies in Line of Duty

St. Andrews and The $2.3 Million Mistakes

Firefighter Hourly Now A Part of HalliganNewMedia

Monitoring Calls Leads to Budget Cuts]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
    <dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jay Lowry</dc:creator></item>
    <item>
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      <title>Exclusive News: Firefighter Podcast Columbia</title>
      <description><![CDATA[We discuss confrmation of certain items relating to firefighters in Columbia, SC.

We also discuss the future of the department as it moves forward along with news about a fundraiser and the City/County.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:28:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We discuss confrmation of certain items relating to firefighters in Columbia, SC.

We also discuss the future of the department as it moves forward along with news about a fundraiser and the City/County.]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof June 24</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Columbia Firefighters Show Up To Council Meeting

Respect Was The Order of the Day

It wasn't a Protest

Laurens County Communication Issues

FDNY Staffing

Rockingham, NC Update

Charleston Seminar]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:53:51 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
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Columbia Firefighters Show Up To Council Meeting

Respect Was The Order of the Day

It wasn't a Protest

Laurens County Communication Issues

FDNY Staffing

Rockingham, NC Update

Charleston Seminar]]></itunes:summary>
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      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Columbia Firefighters Show Up To Council Meeting

Respect Was The Order of the Day

It wasn't a Protest

Laurens County Communication Issues

FDNY Staffing

Rockingham, NC Update

Charleston Seminar]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:53:48 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Columbia Firefighters Show Up To Council Meeting

Respect Was The Order of the Day

It wasn't a Protest

Laurens County Communication Issues

FDNY Staffing

Rockingham, NC Update

Charleston Seminar]]></itunes:summary>
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      <description><![CDATA[We discuss the latest from Columbia as well as a discussion about the 
IAFF.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:18:04 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We discuss the latest from Columbia as well as a discussion about the 
IAFF.]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Firefighter Podcast: June 21</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Columbia Rescues Seven Off Saulda River

Why The City Of Charleston Can Provide the Best Service in West Ashley

San Francisco Firefighter Injured

Columbia Update on Budget, Future]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 19:41:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Columbia Rescues Seven Off Saulda River

Why The City Of Charleston Can Provide the Best Service in West Ashley

San Francisco Firefighter Injured

Columbia Update on Budget, Future]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Firefighter Podcast</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Richland County Trucks Painted-Simple Explanation

Detroit To Get New Commish

Seminar In Charleston

When What You See Isn't What You Get

The Fleet Purchase At St. Andrews Highlights Poor Planning]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 18:17:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Richland County Trucks Painted-Simple Explanation

Detroit To Get New Commish

Seminar In Charleston

When What You See Isn't What You Get

The Fleet Purchase At St. Andrews Highlights Poor Planning]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Firefighter podcast</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>Venting the Roof Saturday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Obama "News" Is False - IAFF

Iowa Governor Signs Firefighter Health Bill

How To Deal With the "Everything Will Be Fine" People

Should Firefighters Be Worried?

Update on Columbia]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 21:03:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Obama "News" Is False - IAFF

Iowa Governor Signs Firefighter Health Bill

How To Deal With the "Everything Will Be Fine" People

Should Firefighters Be Worried?

Update on Columbia]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Venting the Roof: Friday Thoughts</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Extrication Display At Ridge View High School Shows How Professionals Handle Scenes

The First Volly Of A Long Battle

Media Asks About Columbia

Can I Get a Budget?

Should Command Staff members Bring Children To Fires?]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 03:18:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Extrication Display At Ridge View High School Shows How Professionals Handle Scenes

The First Volly Of A Long Battle

Media Asks About Columbia

Can I Get a Budget?

Should Command Staff members Bring Children To Fires?]]></itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Special: Columbia Firefighters</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Tonight we discuss the statement released by the Columbia Firefighters Association as well as the issues raised in the document.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 00:34:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tonight we discuss the statement released by the Columbia Firefighters Association as well as the issues raised in the document.]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Special Podcast Columbia Budget Part III</title>
      <description><![CDATA[We discuss current issues relating to the budget issues facing the City of Columbia and the Columbia Fire Department. There are no Part time solutions for full time problems.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 22:14:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We discuss current issues relating to the budget issues facing the City of Columbia and the Columbia Fire Department. There are no Part time solutions for full time problems.]]></itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof May 6</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Houston Cadet Dies

Sperian Donates 100K

Paid Firefighters Volunteering

New 911 System In Use In The FDNY

Columbia Firefighters Respond To Partial Collapse, Show Skills Developed From a Well Trained Department]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 15:49:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Houston Cadet Dies

Sperian Donates 100K

Paid Firefighters Volunteering

New 911 System In Use In The FDNY

Columbia Firefighters Respond To Partial Collapse, Show Skills Developed From a Well Trained Department]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Venting the Roof: May 4</title>
      <description><![CDATA[We discuss issues facing the Columbia Fire Department and how those issues will force tough decisions about public safety and firefighter safety.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 01:28:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We discuss issues facing the Columbia Fire Department and how those issues will force tough decisions about public safety and firefighter safety.]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Venting the Roof May 3</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Charleston Firefighters Speak To Media

Carr Wants Time, Firefighters Want Change In Command Staff

Tactics Still Not Smart, Aggressive

EMS Yanks Patient Through Window of Over Turned Pick Up Truck

Standing Up For Your Firefighters Essential

Budget Problems Solved!

Hilton Head]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 17:01:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Charleston Firefighters Speak To Media

Carr Wants Time, Firefighters Want Change In Command Staff

Tactics Still Not Smart, Aggressive

EMS Yanks Patient Through Window of Over Turned Pick Up Truck

Standing Up For Your Firefighters Essential

Budget Problems Solved!

Hilton Head]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Venting the Roof May 1</title>
      <description><![CDATA[We talk about budgest, lay offs, reduced benefits and the consequences of failing to provide for the publics safety.

Mayor Bloomberg to address fire issues by cutting overtime for adminstrative fire officials.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 01:05:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We talk about budgest, lay offs, reduced benefits and the consequences of failing to provide for the publics safety.

Mayor Bloomberg to address fire issues by cutting overtime for adminstrative fire officials.]]></itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof Columbia</title>
      <description><![CDATA[We discuss the article in The State Newspaper today. The information contained within the article needs to be discussed as does the role of firefighters.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:47:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We discuss the article in The State Newspaper today. The information contained within the article needs to be discussed as does the role of firefighters.]]></itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof: April 30</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

FireRescue1 Now The Choice For Serious Firefighters

Why Lion Apparel Has Firefighter Hourly's Support

Hype? Is the Business of Training Killing Training In The Fire Service

Charleston's Two Best Hopes For The Future

Idiot On WatchDesk Has It Backwards

IAFF/IAFC Slam Tri Data Report

Brothers Humble Me]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:53:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

FireRescue1 Now The Choice For Serious Firefighters

Why Lion Apparel Has Firefighter Hourly's Support

Hype? Is the Business of Training Killing Training In The Fire Service

Charleston's Two Best Hopes For The Future

Idiot On WatchDesk Has It Backwards

IAFF/IAFC Slam Tri Data Report

Brothers Humble Me]]></itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof Special</title>
      <description><![CDATA[We discuss some of the more unpopular decisions made in the name of "saving money." We also discuss:

Outrage In Rockingham, NC

Extinguishment Culture Foes Strike Out

Reforming The LODD Investigation Process]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 03:19:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We discuss some of the more unpopular decisions made in the name of "saving money." We also discuss:

Outrage In Rockingham, NC

Extinguishment Culture Foes Strike Out

Reforming The LODD Investigation Process]]></itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof Wednesday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Newark Ohio, Not New Jersey Getting ISO Look

Chiefs Must Put Right Personnel in Place

Not Just "Anybody" Can Perform A Task Well

Horry County Thank You

The Detroit Lions Of The Fire Service 

The Men of Honor]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:13:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Newark Ohio, Not New Jersey Getting ISO Look

Chiefs Must Put Right Personnel in Place

Not Just "Anybody" Can Perform A Task Well

Horry County Thank You

The Detroit Lions Of The Fire Service 

The Men of Honor]]></itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof: April 28</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Flint Firefighters Injured

ISO Still Not What It Needs To Be

Firehouse Thoughts: New and Different

Twitter It - Jay Lowry

Jet Fly By In New York

Firefighters and The Swine Flu]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:47:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Flint Firefighters Injured

ISO Still Not What It Needs To Be

Firehouse Thoughts: New and Different

Twitter It - Jay Lowry

Jet Fly By In New York

Firefighters and The Swine Flu]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Venting the Roof April 27 Special</title>
      <description><![CDATA[We discuss aggressive firefighting, Ray McCormack's speech at FDIC and our position on safety. For those of you who get their feelings hurt easily don't listen.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:41:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We discuss aggressive firefighting, Ray McCormack's speech at FDIC and our position on safety. For those of you who get their feelings hurt easily don't listen.]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof Sunday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Firefighter Threatens Co-workers, Is Banned

Charleston Ladder Trucks In Poor Shape As Tactics At Fire Called Into Question - 9 engines and 1 ladder for high rise

SOP's Still Not In Use

The Mexican Flu - What About First Responders?]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 02:37:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Firefighter Threatens Co-workers, Is Banned

Charleston Ladder Trucks In Poor Shape As Tactics At Fire Called Into Question - 9 engines and 1 ladder for high rise

SOP's Still Not In Use

The Mexican Flu - What About First Responders?]]></itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof Saturday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Horry County/Myrtle Beach Fire Update

Fire Origin Cited As Public Knocks Response

Charleston Response

The Run For The 9

Fire Chief In DC Struggling With Scandals

In Detroit Respect Is Due]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 19:02:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Horry County/Myrtle Beach Fire Update

Fire Origin Cited As Public Knocks Response

Charleston Response

The Run For The 9

Fire Chief In DC Struggling With Scandals

In Detroit Respect Is Due]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof Charleston Special</title>
      <description><![CDATA[We discuss issues arising in Charleston:

Promotions

No Confidence In Command Staff

Safety Issues

Lack of Command

2In/2out

It's Just not Working

Training]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 01:40:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We discuss issues arising in Charleston:

Promotions

No Confidence In Command Staff

Safety Issues

Lack of Command

2In/2out

It's Just not Working

Training]]></itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof Myrtle Beach Fires</title>
      <description><![CDATA[We discuss the fires around Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Inlcuding comments from firefighters and fire chiefs on the operations, planning and deployment of resources.

Detroit Statement Puzzling

Why FirefighterHourly.com requires a name and email address for comments]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:37:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We discuss the fires around Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Inlcuding comments from firefighters and fire chiefs on the operations, planning and deployment of resources.

Detroit Statement Puzzling

Why FirefighterHourly.com requires a name and email address for comments]]></itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof Special</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Columbia closes two engines.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 02:19:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Columbia closes two engines.]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof: March 29</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Chief Derrick To Retire From Columbia After 25 Years

Remembering the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

What Is A Quint and Why It Must Have Five People

20 Firefighters Cut in Brockton

Hostile Working Environment Creates Legal Issues]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 12:40:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Chief Derrick To Retire From Columbia After 25 Years

Remembering the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

What Is A Quint and Why It Must Have Five People

20 Firefighters Cut in Brockton

Hostile Working Environment Creates Legal Issues]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof: March 28</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Line of Duty Death Florida

Columbia IAFF Local Well Led

Columbia Fire Executive, Command Staff Seek To Protect City, Firefighters

IAFF Membership A MUST

Firefighters and Suicide - Help Is There

Charleston FF Support Team]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 15:19:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Line of Duty Death Florida

Columbia IAFF Local Well Led

Columbia Fire Executive, Command Staff Seek To Protect City, Firefighters

IAFF Membership A MUST

Firefighters and Suicide - Help Is There

Charleston FF Support Team]]></itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof : March 26</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Charleston Comes Up Again

Lemons From Manufacturers

Captains Who Demean People Will Get It Back

Lion Always Working To Perfect Product

Cancer Issue In the Fire Service: Living with Leukemia 

Discussing Columbia's Shifts]]></description>
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Charleston Comes Up Again

Lemons From Manufacturers

Captains Who Demean People Will Get It Back

Lion Always Working To Perfect Product

Cancer Issue In the Fire Service: Living with Leukemia 

Discussing Columbia's Shifts]]></itunes:summary>
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      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Leary Foundation Director Dies

Training with Ladder 14 and Rescues 1 and 3 In Columbia

Old Friend Retires In Charleston

Detroit Endorses Dave Bing For Mayor

Honor Our Retirees and Take Care Of Our Firefighters]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:45:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Leary Foundation Director Dies

Training with Ladder 14 and Rescues 1 and 3 In Columbia

Old Friend Retires In Charleston

Detroit Endorses Dave Bing For Mayor

Honor Our Retirees and Take Care Of Our Firefighters]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Venting the Roof March 23</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Columbia Firefighters Perform Difficult Rescue

FDNY Looks At Cuts

Lack of Minorities Worries Some In Charleston

Is It Racism?

New Readers From Ireland

Finish The Job]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:56:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Columbia Firefighters Perform Difficult Rescue

FDNY Looks At Cuts

Lack of Minorities Worries Some In Charleston

Is It Racism?

New Readers From Ireland

Finish The Job]]></itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof: March 22</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

A "Pike Pole" Isn't The Only Tool Available

Part Time Thinkers Not Needed

Focus On Tactics Pays Off

Path of Least Resistance

Smoke]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 16:36:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

A "Pike Pole" Isn't The Only Tool Available

Part Time Thinkers Not Needed

Focus On Tactics Pays Off

Path of Least Resistance

Smoke]]></itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof: March 21</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Volunteer Firefighter Charged In Fire Deaths

Columbia Firefighters Battle Blaze

Riding With Rescue 1

Jobs or Engine Closures?]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 22:20:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Volunteer Firefighter Charged In Fire Deaths

Columbia Firefighters Battle Blaze

Riding With Rescue 1

Jobs or Engine Closures?]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof: March 21</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Volunteer Firefighter Charged In Fire Deaths

Columbia Firefighters Battle Blaze

Riding With Rescue 1

Jobs or Engine Closures in Fictional Town?]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 22:20:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Volunteer Firefighter Charged In Fire Deaths

Columbia Firefighters Battle Blaze

Riding With Rescue 1

Jobs or Engine Closures in Fictional Town?]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof March 20</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Philadelphia Apparatus Accident

Atlanta Firefighters Make Rescue

Prince William To Merge Into One Department Under One Chief

Baltimore Firefighters Outraged Over Cuts, Closure of Engine, Ladder

Baltimore Chief Expresses Displeasure

Churchill's Warning Still Apt Today

Hourly Update]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:57:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Philadelphia Apparatus Accident

Atlanta Firefighters Make Rescue

Prince William To Merge Into One Department Under One Chief

Baltimore Firefighters Outraged Over Cuts, Closure of Engine, Ladder

Baltimore Chief Expresses Displeasure

Churchill's Warning Still Apt Today

Hourly Update]]></itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof: March 19</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

MDA Boot Drive In Columbia, Around Nation

"Hey, We Will Do It For Free" Infuriates Firefighters

Arsonist To Be Executed

Tough Times Require Tough Decisions

Through the Smoke Comes A Light

Building Collapse A Constant Danger]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:37:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

MDA Boot Drive In Columbia, Around Nation

"Hey, We Will Do It For Free" Infuriates Firefighters

Arsonist To Be Executed

Tough Times Require Tough Decisions

Through the Smoke Comes A Light

Building Collapse A Constant Danger]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Venting the Roof March 17</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Cuts Deepen Across Country

Saving Jobs Priority One

Obama, Biden Need To Follow Up

Greenville Fire Department Responses

Firefighter Nation]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:31:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Cuts Deepen Across Country

Saving Jobs Priority One

Obama, Biden Need To Follow Up

Greenville Fire Department Responses

Firefighter Nation]]></itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof: March 16</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Discussing Charleston Comes To An End

Wishing Carr, Firefighters the Best

Budget Battles Take Toll on Firefighters Around The Country

Black Diamond Boots

Our "Near Miss" Pledge]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:39:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Discussing Charleston Comes To An End

Wishing Carr, Firefighters the Best

Budget Battles Take Toll on Firefighters Around The Country

Black Diamond Boots

Our "Near Miss" Pledge]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Venting the Roof March 14</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Remembering Pittsburgh

Stimulus Money Not Meant For Fire Departments Despite Obama Support

Dennis Rubin Has A Mess In DC

DC Firefighters Ask Firefighter Hourly To Come Visit, Talk

Burn Camps, Foundations, Hospitals Need Support

Bethpage, New York Fire Apparatus Accident

Columbia Ladder Trucks Do "Truck Work"]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 19:07:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Remembering Pittsburgh

Stimulus Money Not Meant For Fire Departments Despite Obama Support

Dennis Rubin Has A Mess In DC

DC Firefighters Ask Firefighter Hourly To Come Visit, Talk

Burn Camps, Foundations, Hospitals Need Support

Bethpage, New York Fire Apparatus Accident

Columbia Ladder Trucks Do "Truck Work"]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Venting the Roof March 13</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Charleston Redux

Columbia Fire At Apartment

Politics In American Fire Service

Council Should Heed Warning - Cut and You Are On Camera For The Wrong Reasons

It's Always One Council Member Trying To Run For Office On the Backs Of Firefighters

IAFF Membership a Must

Other Thoughts and Opinions]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:02:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Charleston Redux

Columbia Fire At Apartment

Politics In American Fire Service

Council Should Heed Warning - Cut and You Are On Camera For The Wrong Reasons

It's Always One Council Member Trying To Run For Office On the Backs Of Firefighters

IAFF Membership a Must

Other Thoughts and Opinions]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Venting the Roof March 11</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

DUI Chief Making National Headlines

Defending DUI's

Charleston Promotes Three

Reverse Discrimination Suit Settled For $6 Million in Chicago

Charlotte Firefighter Suspended By NASCAR

Columbia, Irmo Represent South Carolina Well

Columbia's New Rigs About Ready To Roll]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:08:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

DUI Chief Making National Headlines

Defending DUI's

Charleston Promotes Three

Reverse Discrimination Suit Settled For $6 Million in Chicago

Charlotte Firefighter Suspended By NASCAR

Columbia, Irmo Represent South Carolina Well

Columbia's New Rigs About Ready To Roll]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>venting the roof breaking news</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The CDC came back with the verdict on FireWear.

Why Junk Science works on firefighters

Preventing it

Investigate claims]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:33:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The CDC came back with the verdict on FireWear.

Why Junk Science works on firefighters

Preventing it

Investigate claims]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Venting the Roof March 10</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Charleston Firefighters Association Helping Out A Brother

Injured Firefighter Millers Ferry

California Chief With DUI Keeps Driving

Drivers Should Be Competent

Ink and Webspace are Not Good Enemies

Don't Believe the Hype (About Products)]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:00:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Charleston Firefighters Association Helping Out A Brother

Injured Firefighter Millers Ferry

California Chief With DUI Keeps Driving

Drivers Should Be Competent

Ink and Webspace are Not Good Enemies

Don't Believe the Hype (About Products)]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Venting the Roof March 8</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

NIOSH Report On Wooden I Joists

Construction: Built To Collapse

There Is No Duty To Die

FDNY Vehicle Purchase

Lemon Purchases

Other thoughts]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 14:43:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

NIOSH Report On Wooden I Joists

Construction: Built To Collapse

There Is No Duty To Die

FDNY Vehicle Purchase

Lemon Purchases

Other thoughts]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof March 7</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Scaffolding Collapse In Manhattan

Woonsocket To Lay Off Firefighters

Really? Are You That Bored?

Bagel Machine Rescue in Columbia

Lack of Fire Coverage In Charleston Upsets Firefighters

Austin Delays Cuts...For Now]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 20:21:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Scaffolding Collapse In Manhattan

Woonsocket To Lay Off Firefighters

Really? Are You That Bored?

Bagel Machine Rescue in Columbia

Lack of Fire Coverage In Charleston Upsets Firefighters

Austin Delays Cuts...For Now]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Venting the Roof March 7</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Scaffolding Collapse In Manhattan

Woonsocket To Lay Off Firefighters

Really? Are You That Bored?

Bagel Machine Rescue in Columbia

Lack of Fire Coverage In Charleston Upsets Firefighters

Austin Delays Cuts...For Now]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 20:20:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Scaffolding Collapse In Manhattan

Woonsocket To Lay Off Firefighters

Really? Are You That Bored?

Bagel Machine Rescue in Columbia

Lack of Fire Coverage In Charleston Upsets Firefighters

Austin Delays Cuts...For Now]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Venting the Roof March 5</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Line of Duty Death In Oklahoma City

Remembering By Training

Who Has The Best Product?

Visits To Columbia Stations

Engine Company Tactics At Single Family Dwellings

Other News

Harry Carter On Mayor Joe Riley]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:20:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Line of Duty Death In Oklahoma City

Remembering By Training

Who Has The Best Product?

Visits To Columbia Stations

Engine Company Tactics At Single Family Dwellings

Other News

Harry Carter On Mayor Joe Riley]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
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      <title>Venting the Roof March 4</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Detroit Firehouse Destroyed

How Well Do You Protect Apparatus On Scene?

IAFF Local Battles For Haverhill

When Council Is the Enemy It's Usually Just One

North Charleston A New Department

Fire Service Experts Alarmed At Columbia Budget Battle]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:54:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Detroit Firehouse Destroyed

How Well Do You Protect Apparatus On Scene?

IAFF Local Battles For Haverhill

When Council Is the Enemy It's Usually Just One

North Charleston A New Department

Fire Service Experts Alarmed At Columbia Budget Battle]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Venting the Roof: March 4</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Detroit Firehouse Destroyed

How Well Do You Protect Apparatus On Scene?

IAFF Local Battles For Haverhill

When Council Is the Enemy It's Usually Just One

North Charleston A New Department

Fire Service Experts Alarmed At Columbia Budget Battle]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:54:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Detroit Firehouse Destroyed

How Well Do You Protect Apparatus On Scene?

IAFF Local Battles For Haverhill

When Council Is the Enemy It's Usually Just One

North Charleston A New Department

Fire Service Experts Alarmed At Columbia Budget Battle]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Venting the Roof Special Budgets</title>
      <description><![CDATA[We discuss budget issues in fire departments including Columbia, SC.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:22:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We discuss budget issues in fire departments including Columbia, SC.]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Venting the Roof</title>
      <description><![CDATA[March 2]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 23:51:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[March 2]]></itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle />
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Venting the Roof March 1</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Fire Apparatus Over Turns

Safety On The Road

FirefighterCloseCalls.com

Why Ventilation Works

On Scene With Columbia, Shift 1

Pompier Invitation

Euro Firefighter Book Review

Accountability On the Fireground Or No?]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 22:31:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Fire Apparatus Over Turns

Safety On The Road

FirefighterCloseCalls.com

Why Ventilation Works

On Scene With Columbia, Shift 1

Pompier Invitation

Euro Firefighter Book Review

Accountability On the Fireground Or No?]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Venting the Roof Feb 28</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics:

Line of Duty Death In Ohio - Mike Darrington

Who Are The Experts When The Experts Knock Each Other?

Magazines Begin To Lose Influence To Web Based Approach, According to Writer, Editor

Sprinkler Myths Occupy Both Sides

Large Water First

Fire Chief's Aren't Diplomats]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 03:12:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>
      <itunes:author>Jay Lowry</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics:

Line of Duty Death In Ohio - Mike Darrington

Who Are The Experts When The Experts Knock Each Other?

Magazines Begin To Lose Influence To Web Based Approach, According to Writer, Editor

Sprinkler Myths Occupy Both Sides

Large Water First

Fire Chief's Aren't Diplomats]]></itunes:summary>
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