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Identifying firefighter hazards, response area features and potential operations help in PPE selection
Firefighter training and an organizational culture evaluation are needed to prevent bullying and harassment in the fire house
Trust, honor and ethics are core values that shape transparent leadership
Ending harassment within a fire department is simple and fully with in a fire chief’s control
These U.S. fire chiefs are top of the class for the profound and lasting mark they left on the fire service
With low-frequency, high-impact mass violence events becoming more common, our training needs to rise to the threat
With the really big issues being addressed at next month’s conference, add your thoughts to the mix
Worst-case scenario planning and hands-on training is great way to mix things up while honing basic skills
The evidence says not using emergency lights and sirens should be the rule – and using them should be an infrequent exception
Hitting the exposures first can sometimes keep a large fire from quickly becoming a massive fire
Noah Filer came out of a coma to learn he was a double amputee and his firefighting career was over — then chased his goal of becoming a paramedic
So you want to be a fire officer? Here are the four key roles you will need to play
The harassment and assaults began when she was 16 and continued for years, with those in charge treating her as the perpetrator, not the victim
Coworkers, men and women, bullied and tormented a young paramedic during a difficult period of her life instead of training, mentoring and supporting her
When teaming with police, fire and EMS need different tactics and tools for both scenarios
Here’s a look at seven tank options and which applications they best fit
Look for these six features when adding technology to incident management, especially for large-scale incidents
Research shows sitting is the new smoking, and for fire officers who sit a lot rehab means moving
The International Association of Fire Chief’s VCOS Symposium drew 128 fire service leaders
While no silver bullet for cancer prevention, barrier hoods are a great step in that direction
With new grant awards comes a new twist by scammers; here’s how to not get duped
A big victory in the presumptive legislation battle turn the tide in the campaign to rid firefighting of cancer
Health care accreditation and safety organizations have cited alarm fatigue as a top patient safety risk
Fully understanding the aerial is critical for fireground operations and department management
Breathing apparatus standards have grown to cover all hazards; here’s a look at eight of those to aid your next purchase
Mattresses are big business with stores popping up overnight; here’s a look at the risk they present firefighters
Surviving 2,000 feet below the surface for more than two months on limited supplies offers key insights into effective leadership
Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it, and when it comes to ammonium nitrate, forgetting is not an option
A fireground call for help nearly always has its roots in the observation and orientation skills of those making decisions
Funding and the unseen groundwork lead the barriers to faster firefighter cancer research and results
Understanding the paddle and how to use it is critical if the motor cuts out
A long-running grant program is one option for adding a K-9 arson tool to fire or police agencies
Fire chiefs offer tips for mitigating and responding to the WUI fire threat
