Exclusives
Disrupting the fire service’s legacy approach to staffing by breaking down constant and continuous staffing models
A plane crash into a residence required a combination of firefighting, hazmat and rescue to remove occupants from the home
Dig deeper with interview questions that reveal how a candidate will shape the fire service values and culture in years to come
Now playing at the Theater of the Absurd: A chief who forbids sleep; here’s hoping it’s a limited run
Poverty and systemic prevention and response problems make winning African fire safety a difficult battle
These concrete actions will help firefighters and officers eliminate harassing behavior from their departments
You were asked to treat and transport a 16-year-old extricated from a house fire; did you make the right decisions?
With his life nearly destroyed and suicide his only option, firefighter Scott Geiselhart grabbed a lifeline
Eradicating harassing behavior toward female firefighters will take more than good policy and practice
Whether she was bullied or not, Nicole Mittendorff’s suicide should make chiefs and officers take a hard look at their department’s culture
In striving to reach perfection, many firefighters overlook chances to learn from mistakes
The suicide of Nicole Mittendorff causes us to ask the question: What is the impact of bullying on emergency responder mental health and suicide?
The spring 2016 issue focuses on research, laws and the link between firefighting and cancer
With a test measuring total heat loss accepted, is there room and need for a test measuring evaporative resistance?
LODD of firefighter-paramedic John Ulmschneider is a tragic reminder of the potential for violence on every incident
Even seemingly low-level noise over time can damage hearing and lead to additional health risks
Here’s a look at what it will take for Adam Thiel to win in Philly and what factors could waylay his progress
The now famous photo of a firefighter’s wife breastfeeding their infant in a turnout coat sparks questions about why he got in trouble
Given the street-level dangers and improved technology, ballistic vests should be an option to all firefighters and medics
Not having the 1199A form in order can stop FEMA from putting a grant award in your bank
New technology could improve civilian safety as much as the first battery-operated smoke alarms did 40 years ago
Firefighters leave the job for a variety of reasons, setting things in order before recruiting them can cut those losses
Abuse of power derails a department reaching its goals, and good communication skills are key to productive use of power
Couple the fast pace of technological developments with the hazards of driving a fire apparatus, and the idea may not be so crazy
Deciding how much of a firefighter’s health should be personal responsibility and how much should be mandated is a tricky proposition
Develop these five habits to greatly improve your business-writing skills
Understanding how carbon monoxide attacks the body is the first step in protecting against it
The survival of fire-based EMS may rest upon delivering services before 911 is called; it’s a tough proposition, but a doable one
Pinning down why firefighters choose this career path is elusive and unique to each person; here’s my best stab at it
Once the department decides it needs them, training on how to safely use them in the environment where they’ll be deployed is critical
Consider these four emergency mobile command posts vehicle types to see what best fits your needs
Fire safety is morally and financially less costly to maintain than it is to rebuild after generations of neglect and erosion
Memphis is looking at data-driven backing for community paramedicine to a public-shaming campaign to rein in costs