Much is made of the impact of door control on fire dynamics during fire suppression operations, however its just as critical to the survival of civilians before firefighters arrive. This month, Mike Alt created a brochure that you can use to inform your citizens about the importance of keeping the door closed.
In his new Construction Concerns, Gregory Havel discusses NFPA 10 and the placement of and specifications for fire extinguishers in residential and commercial structures.
This series of training drills from Forest Reeder pits veteran firefighters against new recruits, forcing them to test their knowledge about common firefighting concerns in their departments.
Many paid and volunteer firefighters go their entire careers without ever pulling a victim out of a structure. Sharing this information is just as heroic as pulling that citizen out, writes Michael Alt.
Bobby Halton and Erich Roden join host Rick Lasky to talk with guests Becki White, Jim Crawford, and Brian Zaitz and community integrated risk reduction.
Pittsburgh (PA) Bureau of Fire Lieutenant Dan Doyle offers fellow firefighters this Traditions Training drill to remind them the importance on the use and positioning of their ground ladders.
Michael A. Clark discusses the importance of SCBA training and a method he implemented to help ensure firefighters aren’t running low on air during structure fires.
Host Steve Pegram talks to Brad French, Devon Wells, Nick Martin, and Bobby Halton about determining training priorities for the new year, RIT and Mayday training, and much more.
Whatever you plan, always consider your community’s “fingerprint,” and identify how these factors impact the development or outcome goals of your plans, writes Mark Wallace.
A trailer carrying motorcycles and nitrous oxide cannisters caught fire on Interstate 10 and exploded Saturday, damaging two nearby Metairie homes and possibly a passing car, according to Jefferson Parish and…
A fire in a San Jose home that firefighters reported as extinguished early Saturday morning reignited Saturday evening, forcing authorities to evacuate a nearby house…