Three Dead in Lawton (IA) Fire
Three people in Lawton died as the result of a late-night fire that demanded the response of multiple area fire departments.
Fire Near Fredericksburg (TX) Grows to Over 8,600 Acres With No Containment, Officials Say
A grass fire near Fredericksburg was burning an estimated 8,640 acres Saturday, spurring evacuations in the Central Texas community.
Generation Engine: Upholding Standards in Firefighting
Host Anthony Rowett talks with Rico Bush, a seasoned firefighter from Mobile, Alabama, about operational standards and staffing.
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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A Black Hole: Apartment Units and Gas Meter Identification
How do firefighters quickly ascertain the source of a natural gas leak in cases where large apartment buildings have numerous meters that may be out…
8 min read
The Other Forcible Entry: Through-the-Lock on the Fireground
Brandon Maurer examines another through-the-lock forcible entry challenge, this time at a storefront during a working fire.
8 min read
Survivorship Bias and Fire Service Retention
What is survivorship bias, and how does it apply to firefighter retention? Matt Aalto says focusing on why some members leave can help your agency’s…
9 min read
Commercial Buildings: A View from the C Side
If you want to know the true state of Type III commercial buildings in your city’s downtown, check the C side.
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Fire Engineering Magazine: Latest Issues
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
FE Volume 177 Issue 12
Read articles from the December 2024 issue of Fire Engineering, which focuses on firefighter cancer prevention, among other topics.
3 min read