With technical insight from AT&T’s Brad Steiner (Principle Strategist of Public Safety Technology) and operational perspective from Amherst, Mass. Fire Chief, Lindsay Stromgren, the discussion will ...

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) recently announced the official launch of First Due as CAL FIRE’s statewide incident reporting platform, marking a major milestone ...

Emergency service leaders generally lack an education in the science of management. Although the topic of leadership is commonly taught in the emergency service training regiment, true management ...

Probationary firefighters for the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) graduate in Queens. Photo: FDNY PIO At the core of any probationary firefighter training program are the Xs and Os: the technical ...

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 ...

The fire service has historically been a beacon of opportunity for individuals seeking a career of purpose, bravery, and community service. Not long ago, the allure of becoming a firefighter-paramedic ...

When it comes to selecting our firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE), too often, we make decisions based on subjective factors, such as appearance or color. Fit and cost are important ...

With the current economic climate and municipal budgets constantly under attack, municipal officials are endlessly scrutinizing the necessity for and deployment of fire department personnel. As a ...

A Fidelity Bank donation is helping Wichita-based nonprofit Beyond The Call scale up production of a firefighter-focused detox soap, according to the Wichita Business Journal. Founded in 2022 by five ...

Walk into any firehouse in America, sit down at the kitchen table, and listen. It won’t take long before you hear it: “They don’t get it.” It’s a phrase muttered between sips of coffee, said with ...

The hallway is tight, hot, and getting tighter. The line is moving. Not fast, but steady. The nozzleman is focused—eyes forward, body low, pushing toward what he believes is the seat of the fire. The ...

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 ...