I Didn’t Get the Memo
When communicating within a fire department, don’t send a memo. David Rhodes on making your messages recognizable, meaningful, and understandable.
2 Critically Injured, 3 Firefighters Hurt in Brooklyn (NY) Fire
Three firefighters were among 15 people injured when a fire tore through a Brooklyn brownstone Friday morning, the FDNY said.
Structure Fire Destroys Gorham (ME) Home, Injures Man
One man was injured and a house destroyed in a fire spurred by strong winds in Gorham on Friday afternoon, officials said.
Perspectives on Leadership: Navigating Leadership, Standards, and Innovation in the Fire Service
Steve Shaw speaks with guest DJ Stone about the transformative power of mentorship, the importance of community relationships, and the evolving standards within the fire…
Grandville (MI) Fire Truck Hit While Responding to I-196 Rollover
Michigan State Police are reminding drivers to pull over for emergency vehicles after a fire truck was struck Wednesday night.
Brentwood (CA) House Fire Kills Man
A resident died in a two-alarm fire at their home Wednesday night.
Man Dies After Being Found Stuck in Palm Tree in Las Vegas
A man died after being found unresponsive in a palm tree 25 feet in the air, according to the Las Vegas Fire Department.
Building a Search Culture
What does it take to build a “search culture”? Dennis Reilly offers some ideas on how to get started in your fire department.
Home Oxygen Therapy (HOT) Fires
Fires involving home oxygen therapy are proving extremely dangerous to civilians and firefighters. Ray Reynolds and W. Keith Brower Jr. examine the risks and possible…
Mayday Monday: KY LODD Sparks Change
Tony Carroll examines some lessons learned from the 1997 fire that claimed the life of Lexington (KY) Firefighter Chuck Williams.
Drawn by Fire: Groomed on the Gridiron
As Vince Lombardi said, “A good coach can change a game. A great coach can change a life.” Anthony Avillo and Paul Combs on football…
Backup, Flank, or Confine? Following Up the First Line
Jay Bonnifield considers the different functions of secondary hoselines and the need for firefighters to train on these tactics.
Fire Engineering Magazine: Latest Issues
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.
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.
Upcoming
Feb 19
Leveraging Data for Fire Safety: A NERIS Roundtable
February 19, 2025 | 3 ET This engaging roundtable will uncover practical ways to harness data for smarter resource allocation, deeper risk understanding, and enhanced community protection.
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Leveraging Data for Fire Safety: A NERIS Roundtable
Leveraging Data for Fire Safety: A NERIS Roundtable
Upcoming
Feb 20
Firefighter Cancer Risk: How Training Officers Can Lead the Charge
February 20, 2025 | 3 ET Firefighter training shouldn’t come at the cost of your health. Join Kevin Shea, a legendary firefighter and technical rescue expert, as he discusses how to reduce cancer risks in training with safer tactics and tools.
Sponsored By:
LION Safety Solutions
LION Safety Solutions
Upcoming
Feb 25
Big Fire—Big Water for Rural Communities
February 25, 2025 | 1 ET This webcast will help you develop the “big flows” for the big rural fires.
Sponsored By:
Valor / United Safety
Valor / United Safety
Feb 13
Plugging into Gen Z
Watch Now! This webcast will help fire service instructors, trainers and leaders to adjust learning activities and recruitment strategies to attract and retain our next generation of Fire/EMS responders.
Sponsored By:
Columbia Southern University
Columbia Southern University
