you ever wonder if the training, the hours, and the sacrifices are even worth it? I do – quite often, actually. The doubt lingers. Sometimes, when I’m praised by others, that’s when I question myself ...
The transition from firefighter to fire officer is both an honor and a trial by fire. One day, you’re riding backwards with your crew, and the next, you’re the one making decisions that can affect ...
Newton (KS) Fire/Emergency Medical Services firefighters rescued a 15-year-old on Saturday who fell into a narrow drainage hole on a golf course. But when the department posted the news on social ...
An Arizona firefighter’s battle with thyroid cancer turned into a more than year-long fight for workers’ compensation coverage due to a dispute over a comma in a state law, ABC15 reports. Matt ...
The first 100 days that company officers spend with a crew are critical to their both their success and to the team’s future development. Previously we considered the concept of the first 100 days ...
Three Detroit Fire Department employees have been named in a payroll fraud investigation conducted by the city’s Office of Inspector General, according to ClickOnDetroit. The report alleges Lt. James ...
Firefighters are always reevaluating what works and doesn’t work when it comes to firefighting tactics. We change how we do things based on data, science, and experience. Why aren’t we taking the same ...
If we look back across the history of the fire service, from its earliest days to now, one truth remains: We still run toward the danger while others run away. Whether it’s fire, medical emergencies, ...
At some point, you’ve asked a firefighter how things were going and heard one of the usual one-word responses: “Fine,” “Good,” or “Okay.” Whether it was about a recent call, a new station assignment, ...
The acronym SLICE-RS represented a revolutionary advancement in firefighting tactics, not only in its effectiveness but also in the process of leveraging a data-driven, scientific approach. The ...
When it comes to the selection and hiring of our next generation of firefighters, physical fitness should never be left to chance. The fireground doesn’t care how you look in uniform or what you bench ...
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) announced the expansion of its GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® Product portfolio with the launch of three advanced moisture barriers—GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® Endure Moisture Barrier, ...
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