FRI 2023 Quick Take: How the Amsterdam FD embraced aggressive, cutting-edge tactics Bart Van Leeuwen, a 27-year veteran of the Dutch fire service, shared international fire tactics and his department's approach to life safety
‘It’s time to embrace a new culture – a culture of search and rescue’ Have we gotten so consumed by firefighter-centric safety culture that we lost focus on the civilians under our watch?
Tradition, history of the American firefighting helmet To those of us on the job, the helmet is a tradition that allows us to express our respect for those who have gone before
Why firefighters choose unsafe actions when they know better Mitigating the negative influences of goal seduction, situation aversion and firefighter identity are critical to fostering a culture of safety
September 2021: Training Day Lesson Plan Let's do this! VEIS, opioid treatment, PPE basics and lightweight construction
‘Ego eats brains’: Chief Brunacini’s lesson underscores the problem with dirty gear Does dirty gear really show how capable a firefighter you really are?
Does dirty gear really matter that much? Chief Goldfeder takes on the issue of "Dirty Helmet Syndrome" and how much firefighters should be concerned with cleaning their gear
Walking the walk: How FDs are setting the example to cure ‘Dirty Helmet Syndrome’ Fire service leaders share what works at their departments
1 year later: Looking back at how the fire service navigated the COVID-19 crisis Marking a full year since the pandemic declaration, we recognize all that firefighters have endured – and how we can persevere
Firefighter focus: How to remain mission-focused amid ongoing challenges We cannot allow complacency to distract us from training, health, PPE and bringing calm to chaos