Truck trailer burnt under roadway

Tactical Response to Compressed Natural Gas Emergencies

This article reviews strategic and tactical considerations and lessons learned from two responses to virtual CNG pipeline incidents in New York.
25 min read
Response to gas emergencies

Mayday Monday: Gas Emergency Response

Tony Carroll examines a series of firefighter line-of-duty deaths stemming from gas emergencies, and offers a drill for multigas meters.
3 min read
Jerry Knapp on staff meetings

Fire Alarm Activations: Thoughts on Fixing Systems That Cry Wolf

How many more false alarms can the volunteer fire service endure? Jerry Knapp examines this problem and offers some ideas to reduce false alarms.
12 min read
Jerry Knapp on planning

After-Action Reviews and Tactical Success

Proper planning is essential for fire agency success. Jerry Knapp on why an after-action review is needed to close out your planning cycle.
12 min read
Tabletop firefighter training

How to Design, Build, and Use Simple Tabletop Props

Jerry Knapp and James Leer discuss how to build tabletop props for firefighters and how using a model can vastly increase your department’s effectiveness.
13 min read
Engine company at gas emergencies

Firefighting Fridays: The Engine’s Response to Gas Emergencies

Jeff Shupe, Jerry Knapp, Jeff Diederich, John Matier, and Chad Gruver talk about engine company response to gas emergencies.
1 min read
Strange buildings

Did That Building Just Land from Mars? Prepping Your Building Preplans

No, that building didn't just land from Mars; it's been there for decades. So why are our firefighters unfamiliar with it?
10 min read