What Might Our Future Hold: The Can and the Hoseline
Dennis Rubin considers the place of the pressurized water fire extinguisher in modern firefighting operations.
9 min read
Recruiting the Next Generation: Firefighter Live-In Programs
Fire Engineering contributor Thomas Platt discusses the benefits of firefighter live-in programs for recruitment and staffing.
7 min read
MA Residents Concerned over Safety of Battery Storage
Westfield residents are rallying against what they see as a new environmental threat: A large-scale lithium-ion battery storage project.
15 min read
Tactical Impact: Quint Operations
Hosts Jim Silvernail, Jason Hoevelmann, and Steve Olshwanger visit with guest Rob Fisher to discuss the critical nuances of quint operations.
1 min read
Fire Destroys Three Cabins, Damages Two More at Kent (CT) Summer Camp
Three cabins were torched into a “pile of burnt ash” in the fire at the KenMont and KenWood Camp in Kent Friday, the town’s fire marshal said.
Firefighters Injured as FDNY Fights Two-Alarm Fire on Staten Island (NY)
Three firefighters have sustained injuries as the FDNY fights a two-alarm fire at a house in Tompkinsville on Saturday evening.
Fire Occurs at Disney World’s EPCOT Center
Disney said the incident happened in the afternoon when a walk-in cooler caught fire backstage at the pavilion.
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.
13 min read
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.
1 min read
Drawn by Fire: Gustin!
Paul Combs pays tribute to the late Bill Gustin, captain with Miami-Dade (FL) Fire Rescue and fire service legend.
1 min read
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.
6 min read
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.
12 min read
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.
3 min read
FE Volume 178 Issue 2
Read firefighter training articles from the February 2025 issue of Fire Engineering, which focuses on fire apparatus.
3 min read
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.
4 min read
Upcoming
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.
Sponsored By:
MSA Safety – Globe Products
MSA Safety – Globe Products
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.
