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By Matt McNab Post and Courier BURTON, S.C. — A Burton firefighter was honored last month for helping to successfully deliver and resuscitate a premature baby in February. ...
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WASHINGTON — A female D.C. firefighter is breaking her silence to speak up for young female cadets at the DC Fire and EMS Training Academy, alleging sexual harassment. ...
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BOSTON — EMS and emergency response chiefs outlined lessons to learn from the marathon bombings during a special webcast held in the aftermath of the tragedy. Among the ...
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INDIANAPOLIS — After years of development and testing, Bullex unveiled its newest, and possibly most complex firefighter training tool at FDIC. In a smoked-up room, the ...
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INDIANAPOLIS — FAAC introduced a fire apparatus driving simulator at FDIC with two views that allows officer and driver trainees to run the same evolution with a view unique ...
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Follow these 10 steps when confronted with an ammonium nitrate fire. ...
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By Jennifer Hawes Post & Courier CHARLESTON, S.C. — It was at 10:30 a.m., just after a mid-morning work break, not a time when you expect death to visit. Ranita Gail ...
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When planning for large events, like a marathon, there are seven steps a fire department must take to improve its chances of an effective response. ...
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The less situational awareness firefighters have the higher their risk of injury. ...
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How would you attack this multi-level, single-family dwelling with heavy fire showing? ...
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Training and adequate staffing can protect firefighters against ambushes The one thing that post 9/11 air travel has taught us is that we can never be fully insulated from danger. ...
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By Michael Martinez, CNN Of all the scenarios firefighters train for, confronting a hostage-taker might not seem to be high on the list. Or suddenly dodging a sniper's deadly ...
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PHOENIX — A new study shows that a six-firefighter crew responding to low, first alarm is the most effective way to knock down a high-rise fire and rescue victims. The time ...
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We have to prepare for the changes in building material and fire load that are being thrown at us. ...
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Planning ahead and following these suggestions will make your trip to the National Fire Academy a success. ...
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WISH TV INDIANAPOLIS — New Indianapolis firefighter recruits will be required to learn basic, conversational Spanish in an effort to break language barriers during ...
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A firefighter's job is to mitigate damage and never make something worse than it already is. ...
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Industrial and commercial structure fires are those high-risk, low-frequency events that threaten firefighter safety. ...
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By James Rose KDFW DALLAS — Helmet cam video from a Dallas firefighter made its way on YouTube, and sources say the Dallas Fire Chief isn't happy about it. The ...
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Training for rehab in large- or medium-size events can prepare the crew for a real emergency ...
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