Featured Columnists
Buying firefighter SCBA for a CBRN world
Breathing apparatus standards have grown to cover all hazards; here's a look at eight of those to aid your next purchase
Fire Chief Digital: Cancer in the fire service
The spring 2016 issue focuses on research, laws and the link between firefighting and cancer
Does firefighter PPE need another breathability test?
With a test measuring total heat loss accepted, is there room and need for a test measuring evaporative resistance?
Firefighter wife's breastfeeding photo: 3 big questions
The now famous photo of a firefighter's wife breastfeeding their infant in a turnout coat sparks questions about why he got in trouble
A case for giving firefighters, medics body armor
Given the street-level dangers and improved technology, ballistic vests should be an option to all firefighters and medics
Failure to provide personal safety equipment can come at a cost
Agencies need to consider the cost to the city when personnel are injured due to a lack of personal safety equipment
Fire grant change a boon for small departments
For the first time, prevention micro grants are open to small fire departments minus some prohibitive restrictions
