Expert Columnists & Contributors
FireRescue1 features a diverse team of fire service leaders and experts, tackling topics that touch on every facet of a firefighter’s career, from the early days serving as a firefighter recruit at the Academy to training on fire-rescue operations to commanding incidents and, ultimately, the department.
Columnists and authors hail from volunteer, career and combination departments, big and small, stretching across the country. They are experts in their respective fields, and many have advanced degrees and certifications to support their ongoing training.
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RECENT ARTICLES
Critical questions to ask about who is training your members and how it aligns with your department’s needs
From how the department aligns with the university mission to how it handled the pandemic and prepares for WUI incidents
How firefighting foam impacts firefighters and the environment – and what’s being done to address the health concerns
Fire departments are not immune from workplace violence, so we must develop meaningful support and treatment systems
Know the common sources and symptoms, immediate treatment options, and how to prevent CO poisoning
Female chief officers show that harassment and discrimination know no rank
It’s time to add the story of this cutting-edge program to EMS education curriculums everywhere
How to ensure safe operations around aircraft, plus what to do if caught unaware in a drop zone
Chris Ryan beat throat cancer, then turned his focus to improving his daughter’s quality of life