Implement ‘Smoke Skills’ Before ‘Smoke Kills’
When staffing and equipment are available, the fire service must implement a plan of action for smoke management.
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The Tabata Protocol: ‘High-Octane’ Firefighter Training for Functional Performance
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) will provide firefighters with the most bang for their buck when it comes to improving fireground performance.
Cancer!
Firefighter cancer is a complex issue, however there are some simple steps firefighters can take to mitigate their exposure risks, David Rhodes writes.
A Magical Sleigh
For firefighters operating a tower ladder, it's important to be trained on transporting both equipment and civilians.
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Decon: Not Taking the Bad Stuff with You
Decon practices mean firefighters need to take a simple, concerted approach to taking care of themselves and their gear, Webster Marshall writes.
Exercise and Diet Should Be Part of Strategic Occupational Health Plans
To understand how tactical health is affected by times of emergency response, the authors conducted six-week exercise and diet interventions. Here are the results.
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A Different Kind of Chimney Fire
Jim Edelstein reviews a recent chimney fire his department responded to that raises several operational concerns for firefighters.
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Is it possible for firefighters to maintain a high level of aggressive firefighting while also following cancer prevention best practices?
Teaching Fire Service Youth: More Than Just Instruction
Joseph Cea outlines the importance of preparing the next generation of firefighters by using theories of adolescent psychology.
Battery Energy Storage Systems in Residential Garages
Garage fires have and will always be challenging for firefighters, but lithium-ion battery energy storage make these events even more dangerous.
Distracted Driving Prevention: Change Through Education
Preventing distracted driving requires a multifaceted approach. Candice McDonald discusses how fire departments can get involved.
How to Move the Firefighter Cancer Mountain
Moving a mountain as imposing as cancer in the fire service will take effort from everyone, write Lindsay Judah and Rick Markley.
Industrial Firefighters: Fortifying the Fire Brigades
Industrial incidents can be devastating, and having an efficient emergency response plan can mean the difference between life and death.
Firefighting Challenges in Warehouses: The Battle Against the Bots
George Healy and Sean Gray address the unique firefighting challenges that accompany automatic storage and retrieval systems in warehouses.
