Rick Markley

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• 5 fire service questions for the next U.S. president

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  Questions on policy and governing philosophy are coming at the presidential candidates from all angles; here's a list of those the fire service should want answered

• Arson dog program boosts conviction rates

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  A long-running grant program is one option for adding a K-9 arson tool to fire or police agencies

• What sequestration means to the fire service

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  Elected officials can still get their act together and pull us out of this mess; if not, here's what to expect

• Grants and greed: Joyrides on a $1M fireboat

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  The $1 million boat is a great lesson in the importance of separating need from want when it's time to apply for grants

• Grants: Imperfect, but much-needed safety net

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  Grants are needed for communities that lack the funds or that have leaders who lack of integrity or intelligence to provide those services.