Binghamton (NY) Firefighter Killed in Downtown Fire
Binghamton firefighter John Gaudet was killed at a fire Wednesday night on Main Street.
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…
Fire at Rio De Janeiro’s Carnival Costume Factory Leaves 10 Hospitalized
A fire Wednesday at a Rio de Janeiro factory that produces costumes for the city’s iconic Carnival left 10 people hospitalized.
How Do I Comply with NFPA 1851? Five Options
NFPA 1851 outlines what a fire department needs to do to comply with cleaning, inspecting, and repairing turnout gear. However, it doesn’t tell the department…
FDIC 2025 Preview: Forging Your Team
If there is so much emphasis on leadership these days, why are we trending downward? Johnny Torgeson weighs in on the correct way to develop…
CA Fire Department Pilot-Testing Drone Response to ‘Unknown Type’ Fire Calls
The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District has launched a pilot program making drones the first responders for “unknown type fire” calls.
Humpday Hangout: Building Codes and Disasters
Mike Dugan and the panel regulars talk with their guests about building codes and how proper building construction can mitigate the damage from natural disasters
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.
Remembering the New York Telephone Fire: 50 Years Later
Frank Leeb recounts the New York Telephone Fire, the work of the late Dan Noonan, and how the incident transformed our understanding of the toxicity…
Building Access: The Plaza Effect
Paul Dansbach and Glenn Corbett examine some of the firefighting concerns caused by changes in street access that can impact how firefighters operate at nearby…
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.
Feb 13
Plugging into Gen Z
January 13, 2025 | 1 ET 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
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.
Sponsored By:
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
