Exclusives
In the wake of tragedies, first responders must be willing to listen to their emotions and practice self-care whenever possible
There are two ways to calculate friction loss: the theoretical method or the fireground method — here’s the fireground method
Here’s a look at some fire service hacks for getting around an unruly Old Man Winter
Building a fire station inside a shopping mall may seem like an outlandish idea, but more than 20 years later it is a fixture in the community
Successful fire station construction or renovation requires careful planning, patience, commitment and buy-in from all involved
Promoting recruitment and retention for diversity throughout the firefighter career lifecycle helps departments achieve success today and tomorrow
If departments want to promote diversity in the fire service, they have to do more to remove the barriers preventing women from becoming firefighters
Treat aggressively with high-flow oxygen, rapid sequence intubation and Cyanokit in a patient with evidence of airway burns and CO2 poisoning
Suit up your crew in turnout gear, PPE and flotation devices, using rope rescue equipment for these three ice rescue training drills
The fire camp program provides rehabilitation to inmates while benefiting California residents through firefighting and community improvement efforts
Moving the fire officer to the back of the rig would allow them to focus on preparing for incident response and command
A rash of equipment and property theft in fire stations, apparatus and firefighter vehicles calls for guarding your equipment on the road
Forget the score, and learn what you can from your rejection to improve your next Assistance to Firefighters Grant application
The VCOS report issues directives for advocating for firefighter mental health education, resources and support programs
Ensure firefighters don’t perceive guidance and coaching as a reprimand to achieve the best results in education and growth
Fire service leaders explain why inclusivity creates a stronger department and counter a common area of contention in advocating for diversity
Balancing different committee recommendations, integrated equipment and technological advances in personal protective equipment
Go beyond traditional recruiting efforts and focus on diversity when seeking volunteer firefighter recruits
A commitment to diversity and inclusion must be practiced and reaffirmed constantly in both behavior and underlying culture
Climbing the ranks of the fire service often fails to prepare new chiefs to discuss financial issues with local elected and appointed officials
To truly embrace diversity, fire service agencies need to implement change from the top down
Medical Director Jeremy Cushman encourages BLS providers to develop medical preplans for technical rescue scenarios they may encounter
A robust, multi-faceted recruitment strategy that celebrates diversity is essential to achieving sustainability in the fire service
Acquiring experienced fire trucks and apparatus can be the right financial move for your department, but make sure you find the right dealer
Chief Brunacini had one mission: to make the fire service a safer, more effective and efficient operation
Department leadership must provide mental health support for all firefighters, regardless of their compensation status
“Chief Bruno” leaves a legacy of improving customer service and enacting change in the fire service
Trust should never be taken for granted, but it also has to be given to be earned
Deadly California wildfires are latest natural disaster to displace civilians, damage infrastructure and strain fire department budgets
Researchers measured carcinogen exposure on turnout gear and firefighters’ skin to compare decon methods
FireRescue1 readers debate over whether or not first responders should be held to a higher standard when it comes to voicing their opinion
All workplace violence is not necessarily bullying or harassment, but all bullying and harassment are forms of violence
Fire and EMS agencies owe their crews, and the citizens they serve and protect, competent fire apparatus and ambulance driver/operators