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
‘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
Chief John Oates: "Can we just retire the ‘it’s a generational thing’ mindset?" The IPSDI CEO argues that labeling firefighters by arbitrary birth years is unfair, too convenient and shortchanges the conversation around individuality
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
‘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
‘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?
Another perspective on 'Dirty Helmet Syndrome' – and a simple way to reduce the risk Fire Chief Marc Bashoor details his perspective on the topic and outlines what one Florida department is doing to keep its members safe
4 investments worth every penny for firefighters How to get the best bang for your buck, especially when tapping into personal funds for work items