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How to get down to fireground business even if you can’t get up to the roof
While not the preferred method of ventilation in the modern era, horizontal ventilation remains a valid option in some circumstances
Fremont becomes the first city to implement a drone as first responder program in both its police and fire departments
Understanding how and why nozzles work better prepares firefighters to make quick, effective knock downs
Officials said the robots are best for structures where conditions are too dangerous to commit firefighters to the interior
Researchers are looking into flexible, high-temperature space materials for personal fire shelters; the project is expected to finish up in 2018
Recent stabbings of two EMTs in Detroit and two firefighters in San Diego have raised concerns about how to keep responders safe on scene
Here are some expert tips to keep your tower truck functioning through the winter months
Better understanding what mounted deck guns are and when and how to use them enhances your fire attack capabilities
A department memo issued by Chief Brian Byrd said every firefighter is to leave a burning building if their radios no longer work
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The department was awarded $218,850 to buy 43 radios that will allow the fire department to continue communication with area police and aid partners
Technology from eDispatches is changing how emergency responders receive dispatch notifications
The unmanned helicopter has high-tech sensors allowing it to fly at night and in smoky conditions too dangerous for manned flights
Violators of the Safe Drone Act would be subject to a fine and not more than a year in prison for someone that operates a drone in a restricted area
Chris Coleman, 20, has been charged with more than 20 criminal counts over the last three years, including several for public drunkenness and theft
There has been no specific threat to the San Antonio Fire Department, but they are taking precautions in light of recent tension aimed at first responders
The gear was stolen while some of the firefighters were asleep during a break; one firefighter’s jacket and helmet were stolen
Some say the model is outdated and doesn’t account for the turbulent weather created by the fire itself, which includes winds not foreseen in forecasts
Some of the most successful recruiters, both inside and outside the fire service, offer their tips to get more volunteer firefighters in the door
Crews have changed into their Class C uniforms for a more casual look and some have stopped wearing their badges until further notice
For some fire departments, smaller is better when it comes to ambulances
Like big fire needs big water, big containers of smoke need big air; here’s a closer look at those units
The $3.5M in grants will fund projects involving infrastructure, equipment and technology upgrades
The belt can be used for downed firefighter carries, no-rope bailout, lowering and as a ladder strap
The camera had footage of crews battling the Marble Valley fire, which has burned more than 3,000 acres
Of the 15,000 .gov emails revealed from the Ashley Madison hack, at least one is from the Houston Fire Department
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