September 2016

Dan Byrne presents four common problems departments face when getting in the business of prevention—and how to fix them.

Mike Walton explains how mentoring and the CPC play huge roles.

Erik Litzenberg describes how the Rapid Extraction Module promotes firefighter safety.

John Salka explains construction, access and other issues associated with flat-roof operations.

Randy Bruegman explains the importance of setting the bar high and leading by example.

Shane Ray explains why, as fire service leaders, we must lead and live fire and life safety.

Firehouse shares recent fires from around the country.

Chief Goldfeder highlights a close call in which a patient wakes up and assaults the chief trying to help him.

Steven Gillespie explains that good leadership means focusing on building people up—not tearing them down.

As part of our ongoing celebration of Firehouse Magazine’s 40th anniversary, we share with you examples of Firehouse’s commitment to major incident coverage through the years....

Tim Sendelbach poses the question, do our practices and tactics from earlier eras compromise our ability to serve?

People who have been through the designation process share their experiences.

Josh Waldo explains why communities today expect professional leaders that credentialing can provide.

Matt Vinci explains why labor and management must work together to develop high-quality fire service officers and leaders.

Chief Marc Bashoor addresses the fact that many firefighters can face demons related to nutrition, alcohol, drugs, mental health issues and reckless driving.

Tom Jenkins explains why resources like CPSE play key roles in the credentialing process.

Chris Garniewicz offers tips for bridging the gap between the classroom and the reality of limited staffing and equipment.

Tom Shand and Mike Wilbur examine a critical meeting that provides the opportunity to review all the details of the vehicle.

Ron Moore visits the Corning research facility to put Gorilla Glass to the test

The career fire service takes to the pages of Firehouse Magazine to share and compare statistics