Over the past few years, the fire service has undergone a renaissance in our understanding of our environment. This is mainly due to an increase in fire dynamics research from multiple agencies, ...

Culture is an influential part of every organization. The nature of the fire service, and the firehouse environment, presents some unique challenges when it comes to culture modification. Combine this ...

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 ...

Leadership for some individuals is a daunting task that often can fill a person with anxiety and feelings of inadequacy. Many individuals have failed to be good leaders because of this fact, which ...

Do you cringe at the thought of developing yourself and other fire officers within your organization? Well, don’t. Of course, that’s easier said than done sometimes, but with steadfast motivation and ...

One of the longest lasting debates in the American fire service is the smooth bore vs. fog debate. One of the greatest problems with this debate is that in many areas of today’s fire service, it has ...

A total of 12 firefighters have left the Lebanon Junction Fire Department in the last several days, almost half the department. Firefighters say the issue is inadequate training and safety concerns.

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 ...

Walmart and its insurers have notified 30 Indiana fire departments that they may be sued for damages over the fire at Walmart’s Plainfield distribution center in March. Firefighters from dozens of ...

A new scientific study is raising concerns for firefighters about what’s in their turnout gear, especially newer gear marketed as “PFAS-free.” Researchers analyzing 12 sets of used turnout gear from ...

Los Angeles County Fire Commissioners have forwarded a report to the mayor, city council and firefighters union that it hopes will lead to discussion about forcing firefighters to live in the county, ...

In recent years, the discussion around mental health has gained significant momentum within the fire service. Education on the realities firefighters will face throughout their careers is now ...