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
‘Put your pants back on’: Proper PPE use is critical to survival Other firefighters died so you could live – so wear your damn gear already!
USFA summit highlights fire groups ‘singing off the same sheet of music’ Recent actions (and cautious optimism) suggest a finely tuned performance ahead from our fire service organizations
Fire helmet selection for the modern world: Beyond knockdown and overhaul Consider key factors like shell materials, durability, weight and comfort
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
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
3 Maine deputy fire chiefs disciplined for not enforcing mask mandates Portland Fire Chief Keith Gautreau said that 11 firefighters called out sick due to COVID-19 exposure after going maskless at the fire station
4 steps to safe, realistic live-fire training It is up to the training officers to make live-fire training both safe and effective; here's how to do it
Unprecedented: Second round of AFG-S grants to open in October Volunteer and combination departments have a second opportunity to secure COVID-19 PPE-related funding