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.
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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.
The Training Officer: Effective Search Tactics and Cultivating a Training Culture
Host Dave McGlynn talks with firefighter Sean Duffy about his innovative program, "Searchable vs. Survivable."
FDIC 2025 Preview: Searchable vs. Survivable
Sean Duffy focuses on search operations, in particular stressing how firefighters must concentrate on what is best for civilians trapped by fire.
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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…
Code-X: Using Marine Resources in Water Rescue
Jack Gramlich explains how to conduct a line search in the water and how to use additional marine assets in the event of a missing…
The Power of the Daily Stretch
Stretching hoselines with your firefighters is about more than just training. It's about building culture and teamwork, writes Jason Moore.
Hands Make Grabs
Firefighters are often trained to search using a tool, but that may not be the most effective when it comes to locating and rescuing victims.
Mayday Monday: Gas Emergency Response
Tony Carroll examines a series of firefighter line-of-duty deaths stemming from gas emergencies, and offers a drill for multigas meters.
Firefighting Fundamentals: Fire Hose
Mike Ciampo reviews some of the basics of fire hose, including construction, storage, and how firefighters use them on the fireground.
Engine Company Drafting Operations
Mark van der Feyst provides an overview of some factors firefighters must consider when undertaking drafting operations for water supply.
The Firefighter: A Jack-of-All-Trades
Tim Pillsworth discusses how we can remain masters of firefighting basics and still meet our communities' expectations when it comes to all-hazard response.
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.
Mayday Monday: Firefighter Cancer Awareness
If you do not know a firefighter who has been affected by cancer, you will. Tony Carroll offers some resources to educate your crew on…
Mayday Monday: Firefighter Mayday Training
Tony Carroll reviews the line-of-duty death of Worcester (MA) Lieutenant Jason Menard and some potential lessons learned from the incident.
Fire Safety in Old Theaters
In this Training Minutes video, Paul Dansbach and Glenn Corbett review fire safety and firefighting concerns in old-style theaters.
Water Rescue: The Search for a Missing or Submerged Swimmer
Spring Lake (NJ) Assistant Chief Jack Gramlich explains "Code-X" and procedures to deal with incidents involving missing or submerged swimmers in open water environments.
Extrication and Vehicle Rescue: Stabilization for EVs
Jason DeFosse and company demonstrate some methods and concepts firefighters can employ when stabilizing electric vehicles.
Firefighting Fridays: Engine Company Operations
Jeff Shupe and the Strategic Fire Training Team discuss hands-on training for engine company operations.
Firefighting Fridays: What and Why We Train the Way We Do
Jeff Shupe and other members of Strategic Fire Training discuss hands-on training and their approach.
Firefighting Fridays: Unusual Calls for the Engine Company
Jeff Shupe and other members of Strategic Fire Training discuss unusual engine company calls.
Vehicle Extrication: Car on Its Side
This firefighter training program with Chris Mills demonstrates a two-firefighter method to complete patient access that takes literally only a fraction of the time that…
Vehicle Extrication: Car on Roof
This 40-minute program with presenter Chris Mills applies a super-efficient extrication methodology to a car resting on its roof.
Video: Vehicle Accident Victim Removal
In this training video, presenter Chris Mills demonstrates the quickest, safest methods to extricate victims from a motor vehicle collision.
Applying LCES to Roadway Incidents
LCES stands for Lookouts, Communications, Escape Routes, and Safety Zones. Walt Lewis applies this concept to improve safety at roadway operations.
I Didn’t Get the Memo
When communicating within a fire department, don't send a memo. David Rhodes on making your messages recognizable, meaningful, and understandable.
Drawn by Fire: February 2025
Check out an illustration by Paul Combs from the February 2025 issue of Fire Engineering magazine.
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Drawn by Fire: Always a Firefighter!
Cherish every step you take on the noble path we call the fire service, says Paul Combs.
Good Home Training for Firefighters and Company Officers
Larry Conley explains how the principles of "good home training" can inform firefighters' and company officers' quest for excellence.
Humpday Hangout: Fire Training Facilities and Props
Hosts Rick Lasky, John Salka, Scott Thompson, and Curtis Birt discuss fire training facilities and training props.
Fire Safety in Old Theaters
In this Training Minutes video, Paul Dansbach and Glenn Corbett review fire safety and firefighting concerns in old-style theaters.
Tailboard Talk: Training Trends and Challenges in the Fire Service
Chris Rasmussen, Craig Nelson, and Jeff Wallin dive into the evolving landscape of firefighter training.
Flashover: Let’s Start a Movement
As instructors, how do we do a better job with educating our firefighters about the dangers of flashover? Joe Berchtold offers some ideas.
Water Rescue: The Search for a Missing or Submerged Swimmer
Spring Lake (NJ) Assistant Chief Jack Gramlich explains "Code-X" and procedures to deal with incidents involving missing or submerged swimmers in open water environments.
Commercial Building Insights for Firefighters
In this Training Minutes video, Paul Dansbach and Glenn Corbett take a forensic look at commercial buildings in the typical downtown area.
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