I think the time has come to do away with the words “mental health.” Before you gasp, clutch your chest, our reach for your phone to yell at me, let me lay out the argument for you. When I first came ...

Emergency service leaders generally lack an education in the science of management. Although the topic of leadership is commonly taught in the emergency service training regiment, true management ...

Sometime early in a firefighter’s career–usually as part of fire school–building construction is touted to be one of the most important things firefighters should be aware of in their new trade. They ...

If we look back across the history of the fire service, from its earliest days to now, one truth remains: We still run toward the danger while others run away. Whether it’s fire, medical emergencies, ...

Wake up! Your phone is playing that too-familiar tune, telling you another day is about to begin. And this is your shift. Time to go to the firehouse! But for you there is little enthusiasm, only a ...

Probationary firefighters for the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) graduate in Queens. Photo: FDNY PIO At the core of any probationary firefighter training program are the Xs and Os: the technical ...

The acronym SLICE-RS represented a revolutionary advancement in firefighting tactics, not only in its effectiveness but also in the process of leveraging a data-driven, scientific approach. The ...

Photo courtesy the Mansfield (TX) Fire Department. Historically, higher education within the fire service has not received the level of attention it deserves, suggesting a perceived lack of importance ...

The fire service is built on a foundation of camaraderie, courage, and a shared mission to protect and serve. Yet, like any profession, it is vulnerable to the pressures of everyday operations, human ...

Paul Chrostowski, Ph.D., QEP is an environmental health scientist with more than 40 years of experience in assessing health risks from exposure to chemicals in the workplace and environment. He is an ...

5,250-gpm US Fire Pump and a Williams Fire & Hazard Control 2 x 8 Ambassador top-mounted deck gun, wireless remote control, 8,000-gpm rated THEMAJESTIRIUM1 and Skyler Fire Video and stills of the new ...

Today’s fire chiefs have unique challenges that they must face in this dynamically changing fire service. As we have accepted more risk/hazards, we have assumed many roles outside of traditional ...