Lexington (KY) Fire Recruits Train in Acquired Structure

Lexington (KY) Fire Academy recruits received a rare training opportunity to battle a real structural house fire.
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The Initial Line

Jonah Smith discusses the importance of every firefighteer in training on the deployment of the initial hoseline.
Exterior of a high-rise in Chicago

The Ups and Downs of Understanding High-Rise Stairwells

Through proper stairwell identification and selection, firefighters can improve safety during high-rise operations.

Radio Messaging Under Warlike Conditions

Success on the fireground hinges on the quality of the messages sent and the understanding of those listening. Jared Newcombe discusses a program for training…

Pressure and Flow Without Numbers

You don’t need to do the math or know the precise numbers to know whether your hose stream is sufficiently pressured, writes Alex Degnan.
Halligan and tool being used for through-the-lock forcible entry

Don’t Break the Glass: Storefront Through-the-Lock Training

Clay Magee offers a brief overview of fireground through-the-lock techniques.
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The Sleepless Heart of the Fire Service

Jacqueline Toomey describes how a lack of sleep can affect firefighters' heart health.