The acronym SLICE-RS represented a revolutionary advancement in firefighting tactics, not only in its effectiveness but also in the process of leveraging a data-driven, scientific approach. The ...

Jacob Lozano discusses the "8 Second Drill" for masking up in a YouTube video, addressing SCBA training mistakes highlighted by FireRescue Magazine.

When considering Red Cards and their use, the first thing is to determine whether you or the members of your department need them. If they are in fact needed, it is important to become educated about ...

Wichita Fire Station One kicked off a firefighter wellness initiative to begin providing yearly cancer screenings for Wichita firefighters. Cancer is now the leading cause of line-of-duty deaths among ...

Emergency service leaders generally lack an education in the science of management. Although the topic of leadership is commonly taught in the emergency service training regiment, true management ...

With technical insight from AT&T’s Brad Steiner (Principle Strategist of Public Safety Technology) and operational perspective from Amherst, Mass. Fire Chief, Lindsay Stromgren, the discussion will ...

Chicago firefighter Jermaine Pelt, 49, died while fighting a fire Tuesday morning on the city’s South Side. The fire broke out around 3:15 a.m. at a two-and-a-half story home at 12017 S Wallace Street ...

Spend five minutes looking at social media and you’ll find no shortage of opinions. It seems we’ve found a version of the kitchen table that allows us to make our point with the help of ...

Fire service leadership has existed since the introduction of the first organized fire brigades of ancient Rome. Over the centuries, leadership has morphed into the traditional styles we recognize ...

Fire service leadership demands operational proficiency and an unwavering commitment to ethical principles. The service’s complex and dynamic environment requires leaders who can navigate challenging ...

With the current economic climate and municipal budgets constantly under attack, municipal officials are endlessly scrutinizing the necessity for and deployment of fire department personnel. As a ...

The hallway is tight, hot, and getting tighter. The line is moving. Not fast, but steady. The nozzleman is focused—eyes forward, body low, pushing toward what he believes is the seat of the fire. The ...