The Augusta (GA) fire chief has launched a comprehensive health and wellness initiative to make sure firefighters in that department are in shape and ready to perform their duties on the fireground.

Tom Guldner has some insights for marine firefighters dealing with drought and low-water conditions.

Michael Barakey identifies three critical traits that all fire service leaders ought to possess.

To initiate a national discussion and raise awareness to the challenges and opportunities of training professional drivers, FAAC Incorporated has created the Driver Training and Safety Blog to host commentary from some of the leading driver training instructors in the country.

Rick Lasky discusses what it means to be a firefighter and the important place they have in all American communities.

Does the fire service have a culture in which leaders are afraid of subordinates getting a secondary education? Paul Hasenmeier weighs in on the subject.

Mark C. Emery, fire commissioner, Woodinville (WA) Fire & Rescue, has been named the recipient of the 2013 Fire Engineering/International Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI) George D. Post Instructor of the Year Award.

Drawing on the examples of historical heroes and heroines, tradition, and the core values of the fire service, Chief Bobby Halton complimented, guided, and encouraged the fire department instructors sitting before him during his General Session remarks.

The annual Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) is a major event for the fire service in North America, bringing together tens of thousands of firefighters, instructors, and manufacturers to keep up with the latest developments, tactics, and equipment in the firefighting industry. But the show wasn't always so huge, as evidenced by today's find in the Fire Engineering vault.

The FDIC is like a giant charging station for the fire service, and it's all about learning and sharing experience and knowledge, Ray McCormack writes.

The International Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI) recently released a video detailing its live fire instructor credentialing program.

Kevin Coleman discusses what a combined physical terrorist attack (like a bombing) combined with a cyberattack might mean for firefighters and first responders.

Vicki Schmidt explores the way changes in the culture force changes in firefighting.

The Center for Domestic Preparedness' new Facebook site offers a unique venue where first responders can learn about fully funded training opportunities, read former students' reviews and connect with their peers across the nation.

I met a young firefighter some months ago who was in a difficult place-early 20s, sincere in desire and drive to succeed in the fire service, but feeling burned out far too early.

If we were to be honest, many of us would admit that our training programs do not reach their potential.

Any Midwest firefighter will tell you that January brings tough fire duty because of inclement weather.

Some of our Fire Engineering Talk Radio hosts will be doing shows live from this year's Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis. If you can't make it out to Indy, you can still listen in to the latest show news.

The International Society of Fire Service Instructors will be holding its 4th Annual Membership Social on Tuesday, April 23.

Lance Peeples discusses considerations for firefighters responding to incidents in which there may be carbon dioxide leaks.