Risk Management
Risk management is the practice of keeping firefighters safe, well trained and out of trouble.
A NIOSH investigation into a California behavioral health call shows how fast risk can escalate and why EMS crews need clear triggers to stage, disengage and call for law enforcement
How small shortcuts can quietly become firehouse culture — and what firefighters and officers can do to stop the drift before someone gets hurt
UC Merced researchers found the share of homes destroyed after wildfire exposure rose from about 3% to 18% over two decades despite efforts to harden properties
A 2026 lumber mill fire reinforces the lesson that silo construction and contents must be identified before crews commit to suppression tactics
Live fire training must be managed with rigorous preparation and adherence to regulations
Prioritization guidelines now include serious injury investigation selection criteria
A practical guide to expanding the command structure, maintaining situational awareness and keeping the IC focused on strategy
Stockton Engine 2 firefighters switched from a 2½-inch line to a deck gun when a gate slowed their attack, knocking down heavy fire before it spread to a neighboring business
Newark officials say the department has strengthened shipboard firefighting training, safety procedures and specialized response capabilities
The burnover that killed three firefighters on the Colorado-Utah border is the deadliest U.S. wildfire incident since the 2013 Yarnell Hill Fire, where 19 firefighters lost their lives in Arizona
From Worcester to Los Angeles, refrigerated warehouse fires pose unique challenges for fire crews
In this video, Gordon Graham outlines best practices for radio use to increase fireground efficiency and reduce risk
As the massive Boyle Heights warehouse fire burns, firefighters continued opening walls and concealed spaces to reach hidden fire
Cleveland is installing Safety Cloud technology on 36 fire department vehicles, sending alerts through apps such as Apple Maps and Waze
Easton officials are evaluating staffing, inspections and response procedures after a NIOSH report on the Hotel Hampton fire
Applying the NIST AI Risk Management Framework can help departments evaluate, deploy and govern emerging AI tools
Firefighter safety must go beyond the fireground, with cardiac health, roadway risks, fitness and wellness taking center stage in efforts to prevent LODDs
The Flint City Council approved funding to remodel kitchens at two fire stations to support firefighter well-being
Nearly four years after firefighter Austin Duran was fatally injured while moving a sand trailer, Apopka officials voted to destroy the equipment at the request of his family
Gain practical strategies for strengthening interagency collaboration and creating a more informed emergency response ecosystem
When protecting the familiar becomes more important than improving the organization
A NIOSH investigation details how deteriorated conditions, fire below and strategy gaps led to four serious firefighter injuries
Dr. Rich Gasaway encourages all firefighters to study near-miss reports, not to judge those involved but to learn from them
Applying risk management principles to reduce fire engineer driving risks
Agawam firefighters entered a heavily burning home on Juniper Ridge Drive to rescue an older man before bringing the fire under control
After a delayed response to a fire, a welder designed a lower-cost skid unit for homeowners, though officials warn residents not to fight fires themselves
Effective EOCs depend on empowered decision-makers, disciplined structure and trust built long before activation
The risk management expert delivers commonsense wisdom, including three actions he would take if he were in charge
A practical playbook for protecting soft targets without disrupting public life
