March 1, 1901: ROCHESTER, NY - At least two lives were lost as a fire destroyed the five-story Leary Dye Works on the corner of Platt and Mill streets. A chemical explosion on...
Sometimes, there are so many fires, emergencies, special events, presentations, classes, conferences, meetings and trips that we may not focus enough attention on specific "hot...
Over the past many months, I have written a great deal about the concept of leadership. This was a conscious decision on my part. I have seen a growing number of instances where...
Last summer, while attending the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) conference in Dallas, I accompanied a friend to the National Society of Executive Fire Officers...
According to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 (q), every emergency responder who responds to the scene of a hazardous materials incident must be trained to a minimum of the awareness level...
Firefighter health and safety programs play a critical role in the overall effectiveness of a fire department service delivery system. The services we provide are delivered by...
"The only true constant is change." Technologically, the fire service has never seen so many changes in such a short time. Each year, there are new developments in fire apparatus...
A new report on national security warns that the United States is dangerously unprepared to prevent or react to catastrophic acts of terrorism. It bluntly points out that "a direct...