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.
7 min read
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
Service Announced for Miami-Dade (FL) Fire Captain Bill Gustin
Miami-Dade (FL) Fire Rescue announced a celebration of life service to be held for the late Bill Gustin, fire captain and longtime Fire Engineering technical…
1 min read
Talkin’ Tactics: Navigating High-Risk Searches, Part 1
Hosts David Polikoff, Robert “RJ” James, and Sam Villani talk about high-risk searches in firefighting.
1 min read
Firefighters Knock Down Fire at Viroqua (WI) Restaurant
Firefighters in Viroqua saved a restaurant from a potential total loss Saturday morning.
Report: CA House Filled with Fireworks Was ‘Essentially a Bomb’
With diesel-soaked hay and plenty of space to operate, Los Angeles firefighters last week set fire to a danger that had been secretly building in Pacoima.
Two Firefighters Hurt While Battling IL Grassfire; One in Serious Condition
Two firefighters were injured Saturday afternoon while battling a grassfire near Chadwick.
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
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
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.
3 min read
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
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.
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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.
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Firehouse Subs
Firehouse Subs
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
