Firehouse® Magazine invited a cross-section of personal protective equipment (PPE) manufacturers to join our latest roundtable discussion centering on firefighter safety issues...
SUBJECT: Small Car Rescue Challenges -- Part 1 Topic: 2008 Smart FortwoOBJECTIVE: Given information about the 2008 Smart Fortwo vehicle, rescuers will be able to explain the safety...
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1901 Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus has undergone a revision cycle offering changes that will affect contracts signed on...
It isn't often that I get the opportunity to write about an organization that I have the pleasure to work with on a regular basis as fire marshal and hazmat team member at the...
In last month's column, we discussed the funding of a thermal imaging program via budgetary set-asides. While this is often the best way to fund your program, it certainly fails...
Editor's note: This month's Chief Concerns column is a departure from our usual format, in that it takes the form of an interview with one nationally prominent fire chief conducted...
Many times in the past, I have written about the need for our leaders to have a vision for the future. Far too many among us simply sit back and allow the wave of changes within...
Throughout the United States, engineered wooden I-beam joists are becoming more prevalent in residential construction for several reasons. For example, they can be more cost effective...
A system being used to secure doorways and window openings in vacant structures and structures under construction may present a significant forcible-entry challenge to firefighters...
Several firefighters recently escaped with their lives at a fire in a lightweight-truss-constructed dwelling. The fire was similar to the incident last year that killed a Prince...
BROOKLYN, NY: July 1, 1908 -- Smoke from a fire believed to be incendiary in origin rose through the four-story brick tenement at 255 South First St. in Williamsburg. The cellar...
Harvey Eisner reviews highlights from the major issues, emergency incidents and fire service events presented over the last 25 years at Firehouse Expo.
For the 27th year, the career fire service takes to the pages of the Firehouse Magazine to share and compare. Part 2 details the total calls as well as the busiest engine and ...
John G. Dahms, Richard A. Mueller and David F. Peterson continue their discussion on leadership skills and abilities that are essential at every level of organization.
Kimberly Alyn focuses on the need of new recruits for strong leadership models and outstanding training.Be prepared for a new generation that will be entering the fire service...