Science is further proving to us as firefighters that we must be strategic in coordinating our ventilation and extinguishing efforts when operating on the fireground. To get water onto the fire ...

One particularly tough circumstance that can stall an attack from the outset is a violent condition directly behind the door you are trying to gain access through. I refer not to just a “good fire” in ...

On the fireground, appropriately applied forcible entry is just as important as proper ventilation. Done correctly, it will hasten search-and-rescue operations and make for safer access to the fire. A ...

Our most important task is getting a fireground full of people through the initial entry door quickly. That said, once the basics of forcible entry are mastered, you should push yourself to deal with ...

BROUSSARD, La. (KLFY) — The Broussard Fire Department was gifted a new door to open up enhanced training opportunities for area firefighters. The door is one among 15 Wood’s Forcible Entry training ...