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Failing to comply with these five AFG funding requirements could cause you to lose your grant or be required to repay it
Firefighters routinely stay engaged at the fireground, but the smaller tasks at the station also need attention
Using competition in training is like using spices in cooking – a little goes a long way, and you have to be careful what combinations you use
The ubiquitous mobile camera and platforms for sharing video means a fire department’s tactics and reputation are under constant, and sometimes unfair, scrutiny
Making the leap from the incident command system to a unified command at a major incident can be smooth if you understand how it works
Even the perception of illegal activity can be enough to bring down a fire chief; exercise good judgment and hire those with a solid character
Done wrong, the performance evaluation process can do more harm than good; and doing it right takes training
Evidence-based firefighting research, although new, is accepted in theory; but can we put it into practice on the fireground?
There are new developments in PPE for Ebola-like viruses and efforts to make firefighting PPE standards more accessible
A complete firefighter rescue includes EMS activities; here’s what on-scene commanders need to know for all downed-firefighter operations to work
Lt. Duckworth and Chief Wylie said fires involving a McMansion present unique tactical challenges and that pre-planning is always the answer
Training for the crucial job of documentation is often lacking; here are ways to make sure what you write is accurate and doesn’t come back to burn you
Not every situation calls for structural PPE; here’s a look at how to determine what other gear you may need
The chief explains how they fight fire and perform rescues, and his passion for safety
The new regulation that takes affect later this year makes substantial changes to how fire departments can interact with vendors prior to buying equipment with AFG money
See what makes Madison (Wis.) Fire Department’s new Station 13 so green; plus, 10 green lighting technologies for fire departments
Whether on scene or at the station, fire trucks and ambulances are targets for thieves; here’s how to keep them safer
With aerial fire apparatus selling for nearly $1 million an elevated platform is one way to do much of the same work for a fraction of the cost
Laura Baker, a 20-year firefighter, was shocked when she was diagnosed with breast cancer; she started a plan immediately to get healthy again
Lt. Duckworth and Chief Wylie caution us not to buy into their emotion and abandon best fireground practices
The reports on the fire that claimed Firefighter Stanley Wilson’s life show that incident commanders must be trained and prepared to lead
Falling asleep at the technology wheel will stifle your fire department and eliminate any chance of you being a visionary leader
The shortcomings of a hastily planned military invasion holds lessons in planning for fire chiefs
Chief Wylie and Lt. Duckworth discuss the recent string of “no confidence” votes in fire chief’s across multiple states and departments
Firefighters suing building owners for injuries sustained on scene stirs an emotional debate about the Firefighter’s Rule; here’s what the law says about the matter
A hard look at the state of fire safety in this country reveals two things: We’re not as well off as we may think, and the next leaders are poised for success
Modern ordinary construction presents several risks to firefighters; find the teachable moments in this video and join the discussion
Making a first impression in a new position sets the tone for leadership; base that impression on engaged listening
Use this time to reinforce the importance of fire safety and prevention
Those little acts of kindness are both easy to do and easy to overlook, but make a huge difference to those having their worst day
For volunteer and career firefighters alike, pre-incident planning never goes off duty or takes a holiday
Knowing when and how to shift from an offensive fire attack to a defensive attack is critical for firefighter safety
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie also dig into how to prepare for a promotion
