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The NBC docuseries follows units in Los Angeles County, highlighting the positivity of the profession but also a problematic safety issue
‘Slow down or you’re going to get hurt’ – wise words from youth still matter today
It’s time for NFPA to develop a standard specifically tailored to what’s expected of a health and safety officer
Company officers should take account of our members’ abilities, physicality and mental health every shift
How to “own” the incident through quick, accurate and ongoing information
We work until all options are exhausted, on the fireground and at the depths of the ocean
Adaptive challenges require an ongoing process of learning, experimentation and adaptation
Construction trends using cheaper wood products pose an increasing risk to the fire service
Eric Valliere, chair of the Fire Department Safety Officers Association, spoke with FireRescue1 about this year’s safety push around electric batteries