Most firefighters would think barns hold nothing but farm equipment and livestock, but sometimes people live inside these structures. Chris Willis discusses tactical considerations for barn fires.

In this satirical commentary piece, Ray McCormack makes that point there are no silly ideas in today's fire service, there's just poor salesmanship.

Ray McCormack offers three words that describe a firefighter's battle posture with no dangling apologies.

The Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), United States of America Branch, has recognized Casey Grant, P.E., of the Fire Protection Research Foundation (Foundation) with the grade of “Fellow in the Institution,” which is the highest level of membership given by IFE. The grade of Fellow also represents one of the top degrees of authority within the fire engineering community. The Foundation is the research affiliate of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

On May 5th, The Fire Museum of Maryland hosts a fun day for the entire family at the 35th Annual Steam Show.

In this month's roundtable, John "Skip" Coleman asks for your suggestions on good, inexpensive company drills you can have your firefighters perform.

When firefighters practice the operations they may not encounter at every incident, they help maintaining the sharp edge that makes for a superior engine company, David DeStefano writes.

It is said that firefighters, as a breed, are an incredibly resourceful bunch.

Issue 7. Another great issue with some names you've seen before and ones you will see again.

Ray McCormack considers initial hoseline placement on the fireground. Is your firefighting strategy based on egress protection or fire extinguishment?

Ray McCormack examines the phenomenon of the fire service executive and their efforts to change the job.

It is hard to recall when you first heard the name Andy Fredericks, isn’t it? It is one of those names which has been synonymous with the fire service in New York City.

So what are the considerations regarding operations using booster water?

The Traditions Training group provides a video meant to provoke positive discussion about tactics and duties of a firefighter placed into a similar situation.

Firefighters live with the challenge of hose couplings every day, but we should take comfort in knowing that they are a silent sentinel leading the way, Ray McCormack writes.

The American Fire Service is unique in that nearly every department has a preferred way of 'racking' and deploying attack lines.

The importance of the interior stairs during firefighting operations transcends code-compliance and construction materials - and even their design.

What does it take to save an engine company slated to close because of a proposed budget cut? Scott Joerger concludes his series on how he and other firefighters battled to save their company.

Rosenbauer has won an order from the Saudi Arabian Ministry of the Interior to supply fire engineering equipment worth a total of $318.8 million.

One of the most “passionate” topics in the fire service is which nozzle works best, a smooth bore tip or a combination nozzle (combination).