In today’s fire service, the push for increased education and certification is at an all-time high. Firefighters are expected to be scholars of fire behavior, pump theory, rescue mechanics, hazardous ...

The transition from firefighter to fire officer is both an honor and a trial by fire. One day, you’re riding backwards with your crew, and the next, you’re the one making decisions that can affect ...

Veteran San Antonio Firefighter Chris Raymond has joined a new pilot program aimed at helping fellow firefighters address substance misuse and the long-term impacts of trauma. Raymond, a 22-year ...

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 ...

Photo courtesy Indianapolis (IN) Fire PIO. Reading smoke is a pivotal task for the officer in the front seat upon arrival. This information-gathering responsibility improves tactical decision making ...

There’s a certain presence that walks into a room before a word is said. It’s not volume. It’s not attitude. It’s not a résumé you rattle off or a title on your badge. It’s quieter than that. Stronger ...

On the top of my fire chief’s whiteboard, it reads: “Start with the end in mind.” “If not this, then what?” This saying is a reminder to consider what our desired end state should like. If what we are ...

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 ...

W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) announced the expansion of its GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® Product portfolio with the launch of three advanced moisture barriers—GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® Endure Moisture Barrier, ...

In the fire service, we’ve always taken pride in our unity—the brotherhood and sisterhood that carry us through the toughest calls and most dangerous situations. But in recent years, there’s been a ...

A Baltimore City Fire Department firefighter died Friday when he suffered a medical emergency following training. Emergency Vehicle Driver Charles Mudra of Truck 20 lost his life in the Line of Duty, ...

Stepping into the role of a line officer in the fire service is both an honor and a challenge. I can remember vividly my own transition from driver operator to lieutenant, I quickly learned that ...