Firefighter Hearing Loss Overview and Impact

This article considers firefighters' exposure to loud noises and the implications for hearing loss, and offers ways of mitigating those effects.
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Eliminating the Nozzle Shutoff to Extend Hoselines

Ray McCormack discusses a potential failure point when using the first line's shutoff to extend the attack hoseline, and offers a solution.
man uses a fire hose

Private Fire Hydrants Are in Big Demand After Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires

The devastating firestorms across Southern California have sparked huge demand among affluent homeowners for private firefighters and fire protection products.
Folded horseshoe lengths of hose are often used at high-rise fires

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.
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FDIC 2025 Preview: The Stuff on Our Backs: Getting the Most Out of What We Are Given

In this class, Alex Degnan reviews tricks of the trade for your fire gear in both rescue and Mayday situations.
Hooks & Hoses

Hooks & Hoses: Thermal Imaging Cameras

Host Eric Dreiman and Mike McCarthy of the Boston (MA) Fire Department dive into the world of thermal imaging cameras.
Newark NJ firefighters killed in ship fire

When Tragedy Strikes: Standards and Hazards Assessments—What Protects Us During High-Risk, High-Reward Operations?

Neil McMillan examines the catastrophic PPE failures experienced by some responding firefighters during a deadly ship fire in Newark, New Jersey.
Tailboard Talk

Tailboard Talk: Fire Station Upgrades and Community Engagement

Chris Rasmussen, Craig Nelson, and Jeff Wallin discuss the challenges and benefits of modernizing fire stations and the positive impact of community involvement. 

Menlo Park (CA) Firefighters Test Augmented Reality Helmets

Menlo Park firefighters are testing augmented reality (AR) tools designed to aid in making rescues in interior attacks.
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