Steve Meyer details the events that took place when, at the edge of winter, the Carson Fire Department was confronted with one of the most unforgiving wildfires in recent memory...
Keith D. Cullom details a two-day wildland training exercise in the foothills of San Jose, CA, with more than 15 fire departments' equipment and personnel.
John Barnicle discusses the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), which works through a network of fire caches throughout the western United States.
August Vernon presents the first in a series of articles that will address the growing threat of suicide bombers in the U.S. and how public safety agencies can effectively plan...
Here's an update on a story we first covered in the June issue... The city of Washington, D.C., has struck out in its effort to ban certain hazardous material shipments on railroad...
It's obvious that more and more fire departments, firefighters and fire officers are learning from what has happened to "the other" fire departments. Because firefighter safety...
I am amused by all the recent reports in the media of shark attacks in Florida and other places. Ironically, on Sept. 10, 2001, stories of shark attacks also filled the pages...
Subject: Pressurized Vessels on Vehicles - Part 2 Topic: Catastrophic Failure of Pressurized Cylinders During Vehicle Fires Objective: Review real-world incidents of firefighter...
The effort to eliminate 800 MHz public safety radio interference has felt like a race, or, more accurately, a marathon. We've had some distinguished leaders carry the baton on...
If your fire department has identified the need for a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Officer Program, your initial investigations have no doubt helped you to realize that...
