Poultry Truck Crashes Into Parked Car, Bursts Into Flames in NJ
A parked poultry truck stuffed with frozen chicken lost its brakes Wednesday morning, rocketed down a hill, and smashed into another vehicle.
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Residents Flee Fire at Pismo Beach (CA) Housing Complex
A fire displaced at least seven people living in a Pismo Beach housing complex.
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Montville (CT) Firefighters Battle Recycling Facility Fire
Firefighters extinguished a structure fire at the the Rand-Whitney facility on Route 163 in Montville Wednesday.
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Women in Fire: Leadership Conference Preview
This podcast provides a sneak peek into important topics to look forward to at the Women in Fire Leadership Conference
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Humpday Hangout: From Command to Community
Hosts Frank Ricci and P.J. Norwood are joined by guests Sam Peña and Otto Drozd to explore several critical issues facing the fire service today.
Boston Firefighters Knock Down Heavy Fire in Dorchester
Firefighters knocked down a heavy fire in a multi-family Dorchester home Tuesday night, according to officials who reported that a dog died in the fire.
Abandoned Church Catches Fire in East Los Angeles
A two-alarm fire broke out Tuesday evening in East Los Angeles at a vacant commercial building that once housed a church ministry.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Drawn by Fire: Gustin!
Paul Combs pays tribute to the late Bill Gustin, captain with Miami-Dade (FL) Fire Rescue and fire service legend.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Firehouse Subs
Firehouse Subs
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Apr 22
Be Kind: The Whys and Hows of an Inclusive Firehouse
April 22, 2025 – 12pm ET | In this webcast, participants will engage in a direct, no-nonsense exploration of camaraderie and respect within the fire station. Grounded in solid research, this course confronts the often-blurred lines between banter and disrespect. Participants will delve into the “Disrespectful Behavior Triangle,” recognizing intentional incivility as the bedrock of toxic workplace dynamics.
Sponsored By:
FirstNet, Built with AT&T
FirstNet, Built with AT&T
Upcoming
Apr 23
Real Stories, Real Impact: How to Build an Effective Community Program
April 23rd, 2025 – 12pm ET | What if fire and EMS services could do more than respond to emergencies? What if they could prevent them, protect their communities, and enhance overall public health? Community health programs are making this a reality, transforming the way agencies serve their cities and towns.
Sponsored By:
ImageTrend
ImageTrend
Mar 21
PPE: What Every Firefighter Should Know
Watch now! | 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
