Los Angeles Firefighter Swept Into Ocean as Mudslides Hit CA
A Los Angeles Fire Department vehicle was pushed into the ocean as heavy rains sent debris across several roadways.
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.
Pipefitter Dies After Trench Wall Collapses at MI Campground
A man installing underground pipes at a campground close to Lake Huron in Michigan’s Thumb died after a trench wall fell, partially burying him late Wednesday.
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…
After Three Fire Deaths, FDNY Asks People to Quit Blocking Hydrants
This week, two deadly fires—one in Brooklyn and another in the Bronx—have highlighted a persistent problem in New York City: blocked fire hydrants.
11 Hospitalized After Possible Carbon Monoxide Leak at ME Day Care
Nearly a dozen people were hospitalized after a possible carbon monoxide leak at a Maine day care on Wednesday.
Navy Crew Members Eject from Jet Before It Crashes off the San Diego Coast
Two crew members ejected from a Navy jet before it crashed Wednesday off the San Diego coast and were quickly rescued by a sportfishing boat.
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.
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…
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
