Idaho FD opens new firehouse focused on apparatus and PPE decon Twin Falls' new Station 2's hold all of its apparatus and has a decontamination area separated from living quarters
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
Mass. communities send fire apparatus, gear, equipment to Ukraine Fire apparatus from Salem and Wenham, along with full sets of PPE and SCBA will ship out to first responders in the war-torn country
Cutting through the noise: Leaders speak up about safety messages Fire service leaders address size-up, situational awareness, roadway safety, proper PPE, complacency, go/no-go decision-making and more
Mass. firefighters rescue 3 occupants, including wheelchair-bound woman, from house fire New Bedford Lt. Steven Torres reportedly used his body to shield the woman from flames as he carried her down the stairs
How are you transporting your contaminated PPE and equipment back to the station? When apparatus are maxed out on compartment space, storage bags offer a useful solution for transporting your gear
How to safely operate firefighting tenders These unwieldy beasts make up a large percentage of apparatus crashes; follow these sound safety procedures to tame that beast and keep firefighters safe
Protecting driver/operators from fireground health hazards Appropriate PPE can reduce respiratory, vision and hearing risks
Firefighter 3: Learn the ‘firefighter life’ skills that go beyond FF 1 and 2 Everything you wish someone had told you before starting your first day on the job
PPE assessment: Size-up your call types to determine your gear needs Tips for departments seeking alternatives to traditional gear