Ventilation Failure Points: The Human Factor
Ventilation is a highly beneficial intervention that can even be the deciding factor in a successful outcome.
17 min read
London’s Heathrow Airport Closed for the Day After a Substation Fire
Britain’s Heathrow Airport was closed all day Friday after a fire at a nearby electrical substation knocked out its power.
5 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
Humpday Hangout: Leaving a Legacy
Rick Lasky and other members of the team pay tribute to the life and times of the late Captain Bill Gustin.
1 min read
Allentown (PA) Fire Sends Four to Hospital, Including Two Firefighters
A two-alarm fire in Allentown on Wednesday morning sent four people to the hospital and displaced two residents.
How Two FDNY Dispatchers Turned Staten Island Woods Nightmare Into a Heroic Rescue
FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker lauded the recent efforts of two dispatchers.
One Dead, Another Critical in Manoa (HI) House Fire
One person died and another was critically injured in a fire at a Manoa Road home, authorities said.
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
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
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
Upcoming
Mar 21
PPE: What Every Firefighter Should Know
March 21, 2025 11 ET | 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
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.
Sponsored By:
Fire Engineering Training
Fire Engineering Training
Upcoming
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.
Sponsored By:
Firehouse Subs
Firehouse Subs
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.
