CA Is Years Behind in Implementing a Law To Make Homes More Fire Resistant
State lawmakers in 2020 passed requirements for clearing combustible materials like dead plants and wooden furniture within 5 feet of homes in risky areas.
MTA Bus Breaks Through Retaining Wall, Dangles Over Bronx Street
An MTA bus driver lost control of an empty city bus Friday morning and broke through a retaining stone wall in the Spuyten Duyvil section.
Flashover: Let’s Start a Movement
As instructors, how do we do a better job with educating our firefighters about the dangers of flashover? Joe Berchtold offers some ideas.
Podcast: The Command Post: Your Command Post Location
Hosts Rick Lasky and John Salka discuss the intricacies of effective command post setup.
Two Dead in MD Mobile Home Fire
A mother and son were found dead in the aftermath of a mobile home fire in Queen Anne’s County on Wednesday, according to the state…
Firefighter Who Rescued Teen from Ocean Heralds ‘Team Effort’ in Saving Life
Cannon Beach Rural Fire District firefighters rescued a boogie boarder who was pulled out to sea Monday.
Three Brush Trucks Lost in Laramie County (WY) Station Fire
A fire severely damaged Laramie County Fire Authority Station 74 on Saturday, destroying three wildland firefighting apparatus.
Water Rescue: The Search for a Missing or Submerged Swimmer
Spring Lake (NJ) Assistant Chief Jack Gramlich explains “Code-X” and procedures to deal with incidents involving missing or submerged swimmers in open water environments.
Firefighting Fundamentals: Fire Hose
Mike Ciampo reviews some of the basics of fire hose, including construction, storage, and how firefighters use them on the fireground.
Commercial Building Insights for Firefighters
In this Training Minutes video, Paul Dansbach and Glenn Corbett take a forensic look at commercial buildings in the typical downtown area.
Mayday Monday: Firefighter Cancer Awareness
If you do not know a firefighter who has been affected by cancer, you will. Tony Carroll offers some resources to educate your crew on…
Drawn by Fire: Oversized Hero
Let’s stick to it this year and become the fit and capable firefighter your public expects, says Paul Combs.
Fire Engineering Magazine: Latest Issues
FE Volume 177 Issue 12
Read articles from the December 2024 issue of Fire Engineering, which focuses on firefighter cancer prevention, among other topics.
FE Volume 177 Issue 11
Check out articles from the November 2024 issue of Fire Engineering, which focuses on industrial firefighting and hazmat.
FE Volume 177 Issue 10
Read articles from the October 2024 issue of Fire Engineering magazine, which focuses on engine company work.
Upcoming
Jan 21
Super-Block Hospital Complex and Response Challenges
January 21, 2025 | 1 ET This webcast aims to educate firefighters on the unique challenges posed by high-rise medical hospital facilities, including their structure, support systems, patient areas, and fire response complexities, emphasizing the importance of building intelligence to reduce risk.
Sponsored By:
Columbia Southern University
Columbia Southern University
Upcoming
Jan 22
The Business of Saving Lives: Balancing EMS Costs and Revenues
January 22, 2025 | 2 ET This webinar will explore the financial challenges facing EMS agencies, offering expert strategies on managing costs, improving financial sustainability and tackle reimbursement challenges.
Sponsored By:
Digitech
Digitech
Upcoming
Jan 23
The Importance of the Firehouse Kitchen Table
January 23, 2025 | 1 ET Join us for a discussion with Corely Moore and Stephen Shaw about the firehouse kitchen table’s traditions, culture, and importance.
Sponsored By:
Firehouse Subs
Firehouse Subs
Upcoming
Jan 24
Improving Firefighter Cancer Awareness to Decrease Risk and Increase Prevention
January 24, 2025 | 11 ET Don’t miss this webinar exploring the tools and strategies to help reduce cancer risk within your fire department. In this presentation, we’ll outline key steps you can take to enhance your department’s approach to cancer prevention and awareness.
Sponsored By:
Vector Solutions
Vector Solutions
