The 2026 FDNY High Rise Symposium is a three-day event that brings together firefighters, building and construction officials and others to look at high-rise fire responses, training and construction. Learn more about the October conference here.
From the high-tech Smart-Wash™ series to the hard-working EW line, Ready Rack extractors deliver NFPA 1850-compliant decontamination. Remove the carcinogens and protect your crew without compromising fabric integrity.
Eliminate the guesswork from PPE maintenance. Ready Rack drying cabinets combine NFPA 1850 compliance with smart overheat protection to deliver safe, uniform drying that extends the life of your gear. Take control of your decon process with programmable settings engineered for the toughest station demands.
John Spera provides detailed explanation of why every demanding workout that a firefighter conducts is a small but meaningful investment in that person's ability to perform best when the pressure rises.
Curtis VanGaasbeek encourages fire service leaders to be brutally honest with themselves to ensure that they haven't defaulted to leading from a place of control, intimidation or perfectionism.
Don’t let wet PPE stall your crew’s response time. The Vortex MD5 adapts to your station’s shifting footprint with five versatile drying positions engineered for full turnout sets, boots, hoods, and more. Built on four heavy-duty locking casters, it delivers a go-anywhere decontamination partner that keeps your team safe and ready.
Bay City Fire Chief Kurt Corradi said he doesn't feel comfortable having crews work in the station as PFAS was found in the ground, but others challenge the danger.
