The Brick Wall Syndrome: A Barrier to Clear Thinking
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Md. Firefighters Hit Apartment Blaze
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Four Dead in N.J. Blaze, Crews Sent to Wrong Street
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Ballam: Pierce Gives Sneak Peek of New Cab at Factory
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Detroit Chief: Apartment Blaze was Arson
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Change the Culture of Firefighter Training – Part 3
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People Jump to Escape Blazing Apartments in Detroit
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Probe of Deadly N.J. Blast Begins
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Posted: March 7, 2014

D.C. Firefighter Arrested on Prescription Drug Charges

Witnesses described the suspect as a white male wearing a fire uniform.

Coming Soon -- Tampa 2 Summit

Fire service officials from across the nation will be reviewing the 16 Life Safety Initiatives.

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In the Line of Duty

Peekskill Firefighter Dies of Apparent Heart Attack

Firefighter Kevin Bristol, 48, fell ill at a house fire Monday.

USFA On-Duty Deaths: 2014 - 19 2013-101

Topics Highlights

Training

N.C. Firefighter Hopes to Return After Fall from Ladder

Charlie Hall

John Sadler Jr. fell says he's lucky he wasn't paralyzed after a 20 foot fall during training.

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Careers

A Return to College Life

by Cynthia Mills

As my husband returns to college to get his degree, this means that his efforts are our efforts together. Just like I support him, he always supports me and makes my endeavors...

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Emergency Vehicles & Operations

Fire & Rescue Apparatus Maintenance Roundtable

by Ed Ballam

When it comes to fire apparatus maintenance issues, you would be correct to think that equipment required for emissions standards was challenging. You would also be correct to...

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Fire Prevention & Investigation

Wis. Board at Odds Over Smoke, CO Alarms for Amish

Joe Knight

Supervisor Bruce Stabenow, whose District includes Amish families, said the proposal is about freedom of religion.

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Funding & Grants

Texas Firefighters Open City-owned Bar & Grill

James Draper

Kilgore firefighters took over operations at the restaurant and proceeds will go the fire department and golf course.

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Health & Wellness

N.C. Firefighter Hopes to Return After Fall from Ladder

Charlie Hall

John Sadler Jr. fell says he's lucky he wasn't paralyzed after a 20 foot fall during training.

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Rescue & Special Ops

Ore. Crews Deploy Fire Hose to Free Horse

Samantha Swindler

Gaston firefighters found the horse wedged on his back on a ranch.

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Strategy & Tactics

Blaze at Ga. Apartments Displaces 33

Mike Morris and John Spink

Firefighters from College Park, East Point, Fulton County and Clayton County responded to the three-alarm fire.

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Technology & Communications

Four Dead in N.J. Blaze, Crews Sent to Wrong Street

DAVID PORTER

Jersey City crews were dispatched to Grand Street, not Grand Avenue, but officials say that did not contibute to the loss as the home was already fully engulfed.

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Wildland

Ironwood Hotshots to Be Disbanded After Season

Veronica Cruz

The Northwest Fire District announced its decision Tuesday morning.

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Politics & Law

N.M. Gov. Increases LODDs Survivor Benefits

Dan Boyd

Gov. Susana Martinez increased the benefit by $200,000 for the family of fallen firefighters.

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Leadership & Command

The Brick Wall Syndrome: A Barrier to Clear Thinking

by Dr. Harry Carter

Dr. Harry Carter shares steps to overcome the challenges you meet in your career.

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Firefighter Safety

Seven Key Actions and Observations for Safety Officers

by Jeffrey Pindelski

Jeffrey Pindelski discusses the key points for an incident safety officer or division supervisor.

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Blogs

Ballam: Pierce Gives Sneak Peek of New Cab at Factory

Ed Ballam

Wednesday March 5, 2014

Sometimes, this job has its perks like traveling to Wisconsin in February on a minus 16...

Fire Wives Meet at Firehouse World

Cynthia Mills

Sunday March 2, 2014

Wow…Firehouse World. What a week! “What?” some of you might ask. “You’re...

Karpluk: Leadership Styles for Your Fire Department

Les Karpluk

Monday February 24, 2014

I like to read about leadership research and theories with the hope that I can learn...

Pennington: What Can Emergency! Teach Us Today?

Ryan Pennington

Thursday February 13, 2014

Excitement would be an understatement of the emotion that this jumpseater is feeling today. I...

Salka: Hydrant Work

John J. Salka, Jr.

Wednesday February 12, 2014

It’s the middle of the winter and we are facing another major snow storm. Sometimes we (all...

Carter: Organizational Knowledge is the New Challenge

Dr. Harry Carter

Monday February 3, 2014

The other day it was my good fortune to read an interesting article on a Wall Street Journal...

Mills: Winter Weather Creates Hunker Down Mode

Cynthia Mills

Thursday January 30, 2014

I’m hunkered down on a frigid winter’s night. All of my girls and my fireman are here with...

LeDuc: Planning for Your Active Shooter Response

Todd J. LeDuc

Monday January 20, 2014

Over the last decade the United States has encountered nearly 100 active shooter events in...

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This webcast discusses the history of distance learning and how it can benefit members of the fire service. Presenter William Jenaway will guide attendees through steps such as establishing goals, expectations, benchmarks and limitations. You will learn...

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SCBA Essentials for Today's...
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In this webcast, Deputy Chief Jeffrey Pindelski will answer some tough questions...
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Responding to Gas and 'Odor...
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Fire companies around the country are dispatched to gas or unknown odors every...
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With increasing frequency, fire departments are reporting an inability to cut...
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Firehouse Insider December 2013
December 11, 2013
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The Buzz on Technical Rescue: Gwinnett County...
December 10, 2013
Assistant Chief Charles Well shares how a routine EMS call for four...

The Buzz on Technical Rescue: Innovative...
December 9, 2013
Training coordinator Brian Smith talks about the various facilities at TEEX...

Apparatus Roundup: Time to Repair or...
December 9, 2013
Dave Schreier, president and founder of Emergency Apparatus Maintenance...

The Buzz on Technical Rescue: The Changing...
September 23, 2013
Todd Fetters and I talk about some of the changes in USAR training and...
The Buzz on Technical Rescue: Aircraft Fire...
July 11, 2013
Bob Duemmel and Greater Rochester, N.Y., International Airport Fire Chief...

Firehouse Insider March 2013
March 26, 2013
Deputy Chief Raymond O'Brocki, Baltimore City, MD, FD

The Buzz on Technical Rescue: Lessons from...
March 11, 2013
Bob Duemmel talks with Battalion Chief Brian Kazmierzak about close calls...

The Leader's Toolbox: Telecommunicator...
December 19, 2012
Dr. Richard B. Gasaway talks with several guests from Tennessee about the...

The Buzz on Technical Rescue: SUSAR, Air...
December 11, 2012
Join Host Bob Duemmel and Chief Master Sergeant Daryl Cook as they...
FH Insider December 2012
December 5, 2012
Firehouse Managing Editor Elizabeth Neroulas talks with Harry R. Carter...

The Leader's Toolbox: Safety, Training and...
November 28, 2012
This month's topics include tackling an issue where training drills have...

The Buzz on Technical Rescue: Tactical Search...
November 23, 2012
The discussion between Bob Duemmel and Todd Fetters covers the various...

The Average Jake's Views from the Jumpseat...
November 20, 2012
Listen Ryan Pennington and Robert C. Owens Jr. discuss how complacency is...

Lessons from Mayday Survivors Roundtable
September 17, 2012
Firehouse Editor Peter Matthews talks with Kevin Conant and Tom Rogan...
The Buzz on Technical Rescue: The 5-Step...
September 11, 2012
Learn about “The 5 Step Discipline for Overturns and Underrides," heavy...

Firehouse Insider Sept. 2012
September 6, 2012
Orange County, CA, Fire Authority

Firehouse Insider August 2012
August 2, 2012
Firehouse Managing Editor Elizabeth Neroulas talks with Barry Furey about...

Firehouse Insider July 2012
July 10, 2012
Firehouse Managing Editor Elizabeth Neroulas talks with Mark Nugent...

The Leader's Toolbox: Heavy Contents...
June 27, 2012
Dr. Richard Gasaway and Ryan Pennington discuss the challenges that...
Tips for the 2012 Assistance to Firefighter...
June 12, 2012
Veteran grant writer Brian Vickers shares tips and guidance on applying for...

The Buzz on Technical Rescue: Technical and...
June 12, 2012
Bob Duemmel and Kent Freeman look at the tactics used around tower rescues...

Firehouse Insider June 2012
June 6, 2012
Firehouse Managing Editor Elizabeth Neroulas talks with Christopher...

The Leader's Toolbox: Sustaining Public...
May 26, 2012
Dr. Richard B. Gasaway and Bill Booth, president of the Interact Business...

The Buzz on Technical Rescue: Chemical...
May 22, 2012
Capt. Mark Schmitt talks about the new challenges responders face at...