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Master mechanics and emergency vehicle technicians recommend the following apparatus maintenance tips to keep trucks on the road in soaring temperatures

It's easy for fire departments to poorly serve this growing demographic, but training can improve that

Food trucks and carts are a fast-growing gastro rage that pack enough wallop when they catch fire to do real damage, and they are largely unregulated

Self-help gurus telling you to wash behind your ears are on every corner, but none offer the clarity of wit

This Father's Day, recognize the fire service leaders who have made a difference in your life and career, and strive to mentor the next generation of firefighters

There are two ways to calculate friction loss: the theoretical method or the fireground method — here's the fireground method

Keys to motivation include developing a vision, building a support system and changing bad behaviors

No matter how conditioned we think we are to death, losing a fellow firefighter to cancer never gets easy

The floating fire station has drawn curious eyes from around the world, starting with its initial conception and extending to crew operations

Recent crashes like the one in Indy show how dangerous and different these vehicle fires are, and why training is necessary

Fire chiefs who don't avoid these five traps will not succeed in having a top-performing department

Decreasing productivity, lack of participation, bullying as humor, and a loss of confidence are the first signs of a problematic atmosphere in your firehouse

Use task books to document, evaluate and improve apparatus driver training and operational skills

Here's how to correct the most common pump operator mistakes and bonus tips from seasoned fire service veterans

In emergency services, the efforts of the crew and lessons learned on the ground are just as important as the outcome