Jaws of Life
The company is marking its half-century milestone with a celebratory logo, challenge coins, and patches
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Video shows open apparatus compartments after thieves made off with nearly $25K worth of equipment from Whatcom County District 16’s Station 86
Ann Arbor firefighters had to try a couple techniques before successfully freeing the woman, whose TikTok video of the ‘entrapment’ has gone viral
October’s top videos included a hilarious Halloween PSA spoof and several “How it’s Made” clips
The spreaders include removal tips and shark-like teeth to grip material
New augmented reality app shows “x-ray” of fuel lines and cables on live vehicles
Hands-on training allows firefighters to develop the skills needed to be a safe and effective rescuer; here are a few ideas to try out at your department
Well-firefighters can free trapped victims faster with synchronized cuts and spreads; here’s one six-step example
Some of the most successful recruiters, both inside and outside the fire service, offer their tips to get more volunteer firefighters in the door
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