Like many organizations, the fire service is significantly transforming its leadership styles and approaches. Historically, leadership within the fire service was rooted in an aggressive and ...

Photo courtesy Indianapolis (IN) Fire Department PIO. For firefighters, when the tones drop, there is no warm-up, no easing into the situation, and no room for performance to suffer from fatigue.

On December 18, 1998, several fire companies and fire fighters responded at 0454 hours to a reported fire on the tenth floor of a 10-story high-rise apartment building for the elderly. The fire had ...

In many places, water is plentiful, relatively inexpensive and easy to obtain in large quantities. It’s also very effective when combating heat and flame, which makes it the agent of choice for ...

Cellulose insulation has been around since the 1970s, although it has become more popular in recent years, as green buildings now play a larger role in our society. Cellulose insulation includes more ...

All images courtesy Virginia Beach Fire Department. It’s third and six and your favorite football team is down by three points. The offense is outside field goal range and needs to convert the first ...

When it comes to selecting our firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE), too often, we make decisions based on subjective factors, such as appearance or color. Fit and cost are important ...

There are two primary fire codes in use in the United States. The International Fire Code (IFC) is most prevalent because of its compatibility with the International Building Code, which is the most ...

Walk into any firehouse in America, sit down at the kitchen table, and listen. It won’t take long before you hear it: “They don’t get it.” It’s a phrase muttered between sips of coffee, said with ...

Recently, when asked to train a female firefighter I didn’t know much about, I found myself wincing. It’s not an abnormal reaction to wonder what kind of assignment you’re about to be handed. And yet ...

The fire service has historically been a beacon of opportunity for individuals seeking a career of purpose, bravery, and community service. Not long ago, the allure of becoming a firefighter-paramedic ...

Firefighting is among the most dangerous professions in the United States, Canada, and around the world. Firefighters routinely encounter smoke, toxic chemicals, and carcinogenic substances during ...