Exclusives
PTSD risk factors vary, but bolstering behavioral health efforts in the fire service can protect firefighters
By developing a formalized after-action reporting process, emergency responders can improve operations and enhance the health and safety of the response community
NIOSH Report cites crew integrity, lack of training in firefighter LODD
We say we’ll do anything to prevent cancer, but that’s not true; look at how often we don’t wear SCBA and other protective gear
After setting aside the easy-to-reach conclusions, one family of firefighters still needs to put its community and department first
With the different financing options, it is important to know where the department wants to be at the end of the payment schedule
Emergency vehicle repair experts weigh in on how to keep your engine in fighting form
Ignore the rumors, expect delays, consider micro grants and get your house in order for the next round of grants as this year’s money is released
With the right boundaries and expectations, young firefighters have a lot to teach the old guard
While rowdyism and thug-like behavior among urban volunteers is well documented, that traditional narrative is somewhat contrived
Fire departments that perform well over decades begin with a leader who is passionate, committed and unafraid of change
A chief with mouth shut and ears open, especially around the boss, is most likely to avoid a career-crushing verbal suicide
Knowing the difference between what you need and what you want will make you a smarter shopper when it is time to buy your next engine
Training on duty, proper lifting motions and physical ability testing are hot-button issues that science is addressing
Make every week an arson-awareness week; the extra effort may save a firefighter’s life
One truth on the fireground is to expect the unexpected, and that is especially true for basement fires; here are three case studies and the lessons learned
Social unrest is beyond the boiling point and any community with poverty must prepare for violence directed at the system — including firefighters
Making the jump from firefighter to officer in your 20s is challenging; here are some tips to succeed from one young officer
Maintaining civility isn’t about adhering to political correctness; it is vital to running an effective fire department
Chief Glenn Gaines’ push for federally funded grants made the fire service safer and better; it is a mistake to take them for granted or forget how they came to be
New testing examines how particles can penetrate firefighter protective gear with some surprising results
Remaining professional in the face of irrational, irate civilians is a skill that should be taught and reinforced; here’s how to do it
The only thing certain about the future is that it hold change; here are four big changes I expect to see in the fire service’s future
This question is more complex than it may seem and at time what’s good about the culture can be what’s bad
There are two ways to play politics: one gets jobs done and the other may spell the end of your job
Use this ‘equality’ mnemonic to improve how you lead a fire department with both volunteer and career members
Research on firefighters’ relationship to alcohol and how that compares to the general public reveals some interesting and useful findings
Our fire service history is seeped in myths, half-truths and legends; understanding how our service evolved means separating fact from fiction
The recent European airline tragedy shows how hard it is to filter out those with mental health problems
Who knew a television show so often wrong about firefighting would nail it when it comes to bad leadership
With $34 million to hand out, the Fire Prevention and Safety Grants will be awarded to those who best meet these four priority areas
A program increases awareness about the value of what you’re asking for, and can positively impact agency morale
There’s little empirical evidence on how clean firefighter turnout gear is after laundering or the best ways to clean it; that is all about to change
