Inspection

How to go beyond the “usual suspects” of inspections to seek out hidden violations

Employees from a local fireworks company were injured during the explosion

There are several opportunities to engage the skills of non-firefighting personnel or members who are past their front-line days

Using the right wheel chocks on a flat surface goes a long way to reducing risk

The audit found that more than half of the buildings the department is required to inspect each year have gone uninspected for three straight years

Fire Chief Ralph M. Terrazas said an inspection likely would have led to the seizure of some of the chemicals that fueled the blast

In this video, Chief Rob Wylie discusses the use of fire as a weapon due to its low-tech, high-yield results

Detailing code enforcement and fire investigation issues, including consent, warrants and other legal matters

EMS Chief Dr. Mike McEvoy reminds, “There is no other component of the fire service that saves more lives than EMS”

A citywide review will examine how businesses store volatile materials after the blast that injured 12 firefighters

FDNY Supervising Fire Protection Inspector Edward Mungin, 56, served with the department for eight years and helped to open shelters for vulnerable residents

Food truck fire inspections could offer solution for communities large and small

The initial explosion occurred when a contractor was working to fix mechanical issues on the boiler

Charting, internal audits and following OIG/Medicare rules and exclusions can prevent a costly audit