The House Fire MCI
Michael Clark recounts lessons learned from a harrowing Texas house explosion.
15 min read
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Considerations for Interior and Exterior Vertical Hoseline Stretches
Dave Quick discusses the challenges firefighters face when tackling multistory building fires and the best methods of combating them.
22 min read
Grant Management Basics for AFG Awards
Accepting a grant award comes with considerable responsibility. David Lewis provides an overview of the requirements after receiving an AFG award.
8 min read
Compounding Emergency Mechanical Advantage
Alex Degnan discusses how firefighters can establish mechanical advantage in tight-space removal situations.
9 min read
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The Fire Service’s Role at Protests
Fire departments may get called in to assist law enforcement with removing protestors from locking devices. Is your agency ready?
10 min read
The Language Modernization of the Fire Rescue and EMS Services
Advanced AI tools signify the ushering in of a new era, where emergency response standards evolve from age-old analog methods to digitally enhanced systems.
11 min read
Copilot for the Fire Service: The Power of Artificial Intelligence
This article examines the substantial improvements AI can bring to firefighting operational capabilities and firefighter safety.
22 min read
FSRI Study Focuses on EV Fires
This article explores the concerns and uncertainties surrounding EV fires, looking at firefighting efforts and the potential long-term health effects.
8 min read
Stop Teaching the Way You Were Taught
Jennifer Stanislaw says it's time for fire instructors to consider a different approach to firefighter education and training.
9 min read
Positioning Mid-Mount Towers on the Fireground
The tower is a versatile and operationally sound piece of apparatus, but without proper training, preparation, and practice, it becomes a roadblock on the fireground.
14 min read
Prioritizing the Search with Limited Staffing
How can firefighters prioritize the search when dealing with limited staffing and resources? Daniel Folks shares his department's approach.
7 min read
Running the Red: Emergency Vehicle Operations Pitfalls
When emergency vehicle operators drive, they tend to have a false sense of security that everyone will yield the right of way. This is dangerous.
9 min read
