Here are three key takeaways from the episode. 1. GLP-1 Medications Are a Tool, Not a Quick Fix. Originally developed to manage type 2 diabetes, GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide have gained ...

KENT — A hiker overcome by the heat on the Appalachian Trail in Kent needed to be rescued Thursday afternoon. Three of the dozens of firefighters who responded also became affected by the heat, and ...

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 ...

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 ...

I kneel in the dewy grass of a public park. I’m hot and tired. My legs feel like jelly, and my lungs burn. My breath comes out in bursts, translucent balloons of steam that rise and fade in the pale, ...

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 ...

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 ...

She clutched the edge of the locker room sink, bracing herself. Her head had never felt so heavy. A rush of blame, guilt, and shame overwhelmed her as her mind spiraled. Why is this happening to me?

There are many characteristics that are used to describe a good firefighter but attitude is the driving force behind all of them. The most important aspect about attitude is that it is 100% within ...

The fireground doesn’t wait for perfect conditions. Textbooks and training scenarios often include a robust command structure with the incident commander (IC) supported by operations, logistics, ...

Like many organizations, the fire service is significantly transforming its leadership styles and approaches. Historically, leadership within the fire service was rooted in an aggressive and ...

I was recently making a presentation to a group of city and fire department administrators about some of our rescue capabilities, including auto extrication. As we discussed the cost of rescue tools ...