Kansas City (MO) Firefighters Battle Fire at Lawn and Garden Business
Kansas City firefighters fought a heavy fire in a maintenance building Wednesday.
Dumbwaiter Crashes Down on Repairman at NYC Social Club
A dumbwaiter at a Midtown private social club fell three stories, crashing down onto a 32-year-old repairman inside the shaft.
One Boat Sinks, Another Damaged in CA Yacht Harbor Fire
A fire at an Alameda harbor early Wednesday damaged two of the boats there but did not cause any injuries, fire officials said.
Reading the Fireground: Tactical Comprehension
It’s crucial to focus on honing fundamental firefighting techniques. But to progress, you must also learn when to apply those techniques.
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The Fire That Changed Everything
Ron Kanterman reflects on the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire and its legacy for New York City and the U.S. fire service.
7 min read
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
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
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