Los Angeles County Fire Commissioners have forwarded a report to the mayor, city council and firefighters union that it hopes will lead to discussion about forcing firefighters to live in the county, ...

Sometime early in a firefighter’s career–usually as part of fire school–building construction is touted to be one of the most important things firefighters should be aware of in their new trade. They ...

Wake up! Your phone is playing that too-familiar tune, telling you another day is about to begin. And this is your shift. Time to go to the firehouse! But for you there is little enthusiasm, only a ...

Leadership for some individuals is a daunting task that often can fill a person with anxiety and feelings of inadequacy. Many individuals have failed to be good leaders because of this fact, which ...

Cellulose insulation has been around since the 1970s, although it has become more popular in recent years, as green buildings now play a larger role in our society. Cellulose insulation includes more ...

One of the longest lasting debates in the American fire service is the smooth bore vs. fog debate. One of the greatest problems with this debate is that in many areas of today’s fire service, it has ...

A massive 5-alarm fire broke out near Alexandria Saturday morning, engulfing the building in huge flames. Thick black smoke was seen for miles around the DMV. Alexandria Fire Department received calls ...

Recently, when asked to train a female firefighter I didn’t know much about, I found myself wincing. It’s not an abnormal reaction to wonder what kind of assignment you’re about to be handed. And yet ...

Upon arrival, the most fundamental fireground responsibility of a crew is accountability. Both personal accountability and the scene as a whole. Each and every firefighter must be accountable to ...

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Do you cringe at the thought of developing yourself and other fire officers within your organization? Well, don’t. Of course, that’s easier said than done sometimes, but with steadfast motivation and ...

Stepping into the role of a line officer in the fire service is both an honor and a challenge. I can remember vividly my own transition from driver operator to lieutenant, I quickly learned that ...