Exclusives
Salt buildup can occur on just about any area of your fire apparatus or ambulances, but it is especially common on areas affected by road spray
The fast-moving Cocoanut Grove fire killed nearly 500 and changed fire safety and burn treatment as we know it
All organizations will falter and ultimately fail if the only motivators are punishment and reward
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 Community Health Needs Assessment is the starting point for launching a mobile integrated health program the hospital will pay your department to run
Reduce your community’s risk by training citizens how to control bleeding
Steps to implementing unified command, staging and access learned from the Route 91 Harvest Festival attack
By taking an innovative and creative approach, training drills can maintain their educational value while also adding an element of fun
Firefighter PPE must in be a serviceable condition in order for these items to provide the needed protection
Think twice and consider community demographics and need before pursuing additional revenue through adding an ambulance service
The successful fire chief will empower volunteer firefighters by matching their skills to the right role and allowing them to contribute fully
Firefighters on the line in California and Oregon, who are “saving a lot, but losing a lot at the same time,” speak with FireRescue1 Executive Editor Marc Bashoor
This issue focuses on improvements in apparatus safety, and the need for a renewed look at the importance of driver training and operator understanding
Understand the nuances of your community and your firefighters, and take them where they need to be
What are the legal ramifications of FFUI and FFWI?
Toxic leaders in the fire service destroy morale, initiative and progress; look for these signs in yourself and your department’s leadership
Effective communication is the fuel that feeds momentum and action in achieving progress in the fire service
With more women than ever joining departments, open dorms and a lack of bathrooms make for a difficult work environment
The company officer must be knowledgeable about all aspects of the job, and know how to manage a variety of personalities
Implement formal unified command, critical incident stress management and radio encryption to improve your active shooter response
Chief Marc Bashoor discusses how the recent NFPA LODD report accounts for decreasing firefighter LODDs and how to combat the lingering challenges
With the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, it’s a good time to review protocols for PPE regulations when dealing with car hazards and unknowns
Firefighters being shot and killed in the line of duty is counterintuitive and can’t be treated as normal
Consider scene security, extra precautions for calls involving violence after fire captain dies in attack on responding firefighters
IAFC FRI speakers discuss how fire and EMS departments can present data to elected officials, the media and the community at-large
A Long Beach Fire Department (Calif.) fire captain was killed and another firefighter and civilian were injured in a shooting
With more wood structures, firefighters have to approach a fire differently and be aware of the collapse potential
Fire officers can model PPE compliance by example and encourage individuals to understand the importance of proper use
Using a cloud-based system allows all stakeholders access to the same information, eliminating missteps and documentation mistakes
Make information sharing a part of your mass casualty incident protocols, especially in incidents involving children or unknown illness
“Mutual-aid planning proved invaluable” to a coordinated response on the complex Woodrow Wilson Bridge, which connects Virginia and Maryland
