Firefighters in training

Passion, Purpose, Practice

Amateurs practice until they get it right. Professionals practice until they can’t get it wrong.
Champ Tower ladders magical sleigh

A Magical Sleigh

For firefighters operating a tower ladder, it's important to be trained on transporting both equipment and civilians.

Emergencies Mean Service

Starting an IV line is totally different than stretching a hoseline, but we must have the same pride and professionalism in both duties.

Code Red: Hospital

Mike Ciampo enumerates some of the challenges firefighters may have to deal with in fires at hospitals.
Firefighters on roof performing vertical ventilation

Operating in Unison

Proper training and prior experiences can help you learn when, where, and how to perform proper firefighting operational tactics.
Mike Ciampo

Aggressive Fire Tactics

The word “aggressive” pops up a lot in fire service articles, critiques, and conversations these days. Mike Ciampo considers it in relation to tactics.
Bodega exterior

Bodega Booby Traps

Mike Ciampo reviews two incidents that reveal some of the hazards connected with these small convenience stores.
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