Drawn by Fire: Toxic Trough
Check out an illustration by Paul Combs from the March 2025 issue of Fire Engineering magazine.
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Flames Engulf the Top of Former Maria Regina College in Syracuse (NY)
Firefighters battled a large blaze at the former Maria Regina College Friday night on Syracuse’s North Side.
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Colorado Springs (CO) Fire Department Knocks Down Homeless Encampment Fire
The Colorado Springs Fire Department knocked down a fire at a homeless encampment near Interstate 25 and Bijou Street Friday afternoon.
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Tailboard Talk: The Importance of the National Fire Academy
Hosts Craig Nelson, Jeff Wallin, and Chris Rasmussen discuss the critical role of the National Fire Academy.
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The Command Post: What Is Your Driving Force?
Hosts Rick Lasky and John Salka discuss the critical role of commitment in the fire service.
Two Dead in West Hurley (NY) House Explosion, Police Say
Two people died Wednesday when a house on Brueckner Lane exploded, state police said.
Los Angeles Has Fixed the Vast Majority of Fire Hydrants Flagged for Repairs
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has fixed or replaced the vast majority of fire hydrants flagged for repairs in last year’s inspections after a…
Occupied Until Proven Vacant: The Bigger Picture of Search Culture
Firefighters must consider every building as occupied until proven vacant, says Tyler Prater, and cultivate a more effective search culture.
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Training Minutes: Building Constructon: Old Bank Building
In this Training Minutes video, Glenn Corbett and Paul Dansbach examine some of the firefighting concerns unique to older bank buildings in downtown areas.
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Drawn by Fire: Gustin!
Paul Combs pays tribute to the late Bill Gustin, captain with Miami-Dade (FL) Fire Rescue and fire service legend.
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Strengthening Federal, State, and Local Technical Rescue Team Relationships
The success of technical rescue operations depends on the strength of relationships between federal, state, and local teams.
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Commander’s Intent and Concept of the Operation: Two Powerful Leadership Tools
Jerry Knapp explains how these two crucial ideas from military planning can be used for fire departments.
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Fire Engineering Magazine: Latest Issues
FE Volume 178 Issue 3
Check out some firefighter training articles from the March 2025 issue of Fire Engineering, which focuses on truck company work.
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FE Volume 178 Issue 2
Read firefighter training articles from the February 2025 issue of Fire Engineering, which focuses on fire apparatus.
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FE Volume 178 Issue 1
Read firefighting articles from the January 2025 issue of Fire Engineering, including Jerry Tracy on “smoke skills,” Matt Trudeau on sheltering in place, and more.
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Mar 26
Next-Gen Tech: XR in Fire Service-Transforming Training, Operations, and Safety
March 26, 2025 | 3 ET This live discussion will feature industry experts exploring how XR is reshaping firefighter education, live incident response, and future innovations in public safety.
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Mar 31
Serving After Service As A Firehouse Subs Franchisee
March 31, 2025 – 2pm ET | Firehouse Subs is offering an exciting franchising opportunity that allows you to keep serving after service—this time, as a Firehouse Subs franchisee.
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Firehouse Subs
Firehouse Subs
Mar 21
PPE: What Every Firefighter Should Know
Watch now! | Learn what your PPE cannot do, proving it is not anything “proof.” The webcast will also cover a step-by-step method on how to specify, bid, and place in-service PPE, as well as the proper cleaning and care of your PPE.
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Mar 20
Developing a Hazmat-Response Support Network
Watch now! | 1 ET This webcast will provide a broad overview of key support resources you can develop to assist your hazmat response operations.
