How to become a wildland fire contractor: What you need to know Stay safe and get the contract as a wildland fire contractor with proper wildland fire training, gear and PPE
What's in your turnout coat pockets? Take a close look at what equipment is in your pockets and decide if it may do more harm than good
Firefighters, what’s in your turnout gear pockets? Revisiting the question reveals a wide variety and volume of tools packed into firefighter turnout gear pockets
OSHA weighs in: Detailing the newly proposed PPE regulations How will the potential changes impact fire departments?
The ventilation/cancer prevention connection Early ventilation is a key element in reducing cancer risk for firefighters
‘We must act now’: Fire service leaders spotlight critical issues at USFA Summit Government officials hear testimonies about challenges involving recruitment, cancer, mental health, EVs, climate change and beyond
5 firefighter safety issues we shouldn’t still be talking about It’s time to put these issues to rest once and for all – and start doing the right thing
Go/no-go technical rescue: A swiftwater scenario The victim drives the rescue. Your crews’ capabilities dictate the operation.
Training to command a mayday event Officers must take personal responsibility for member readiness and plan single-company and multi-company drills to hone their own command skills
‘Risk a little to save a lot’: A new look at an old mantra Is it time to reconsider the levels of risk in light of everything we now know about the exposure risks we face on the fireground?