Interfering with these elements does profound damage, so reducing interference to faith, fire and focus is probably the most effective, though least recognized, way you can improve performance in your business or personal life.

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The 96-hour shifts are among proposals being considered by the fire authority, including cutting back on community fire prevention visits and reducing crew numbers at Somerset stations to match how Devon operates.

BBC: Devon and Somerset firefighters face 96-hour shifts

The Blue Force Tracker uses satellite signals from friendly forces in the field to map their positions -- reducing the risk of so-called "friendly fire" incidents.

CNN: Technology links 101st on the battlefield

Department plans include shedding jobs, closing some police stations, reducing the prison population (finding custody alternatives) and reduce the scope of the island's fire and rescue services.

BBC: Isle of Man government outlines future cuts

The Fire Officers' Association (FOA) says the service wants to change the employment terms including reducing working hours and expenses allowances.

BBC: West Midlands Fire Service jobs 'threatened by changes'