Rapid Response

A passenger from the Missouri Amtrak derailment shares details of the response involving nearly 20 local and state agencies

Fires in expansive structures – in this case 1.2 million square feet – can quickly overwhelm fire protection systems and crews

In the wake of two fires that left dozens dead, including many children, we must reinforce our life safety messages and focus on member support

Community support and agency coordination will be essential to assist search, rescue and recovery missions across the Midwest

Roadway LODDs are tragic reminders of the importance of time, distance and shielding to reduce hot zone risk

"Our new pattern for FDNY EMS is shaving about a minute off ambulance trips from incident locations to hospitals,” said Professor Andrew Smyth

Under the new law, police will no longer be the primary responders to welfare checks or psychiatric calls unless a crime has been committed

The five-engine strike team was driving from one wildfire to another when they witnessed a large fireball explosion in the sky near the airport

The vehicle is fully powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, mitigating the need for diesel generators that produce toxic fumes

Crews must focus on the job at hand, not speculate about the cause; we can leave that to the experts

Ohio and Kentucky fire departments work in a unified command to manage a fire and hazmat incident on the Brent Spence Bridge connecting the states

A freak accident in San Francisco underscores the dangers of working near moving vehicles

Firefighters must plan the tactical needs for all high-hazard environments in their response area

Close calls in dire times demands vigilance, perseverance and the option to pull back in order to stay safe

Minneapolis protests highlight the need for contingency planning for fire/EMS facility and apparatus security