We’ve all seen this in the field. We’re in our extraordinary apparatus and notice a check or warning light on the dashboard. We take note and often express concerns about what is happening. We try to ...

Over the past few years, the fire service has undergone a renaissance in our understanding of our environment. This is mainly due to an increase in fire dynamics research from multiple agencies, ...

The fire service is built on a foundation of camaraderie, courage, and a shared mission to protect and serve. Yet, like any profession, it is vulnerable to the pressures of everyday operations, human ...

The acronym SLICE-RS represented a revolutionary advancement in firefighting tactics, not only in its effectiveness but also in the process of leveraging a data-driven, scientific approach. The ...

FDNY firefighters responded to a 5-alarm fire in a Hamilton Heights apartment building early Saturday morning. Dozens of residents were driven from their apartments when the fire broke out around 2 ...

Consider this scenario: Your ladder company has been dispatched to assist an engine company that’s on a “person stuck in an elevator” call at a three-story assisted-living facility. The report ...

Some firefighters in Pittsburgh are starting a new support group to target PTSD among first responders. The group is learning techniques endorsed by the nonprofit group Healing The Hero, WTAE reports.

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 ...

The fire service is built on a foundation of bravery, sacrifice, and an unwavering commitment to the safety of our communities. Yet, beyond the flames and smoke, there is another battle that ...

At some point, you’ve asked a firefighter how things were going and heard one of the usual one-word responses: “Fine,” “Good,” or “Okay.” Whether it was about a recent call, a new station assignment, ...

My father was the first to tell me: “Keep it simple, stupid.” I never did much like being called “stupid,” so I spent the next ten years complicating my life. His life philosophy was tried and true, ...

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 ...