With the current economic climate and municipal budgets constantly under attack, municipal officials are endlessly scrutinizing the necessity for and deployment of fire department personnel. As a ...

Emergency service leaders generally lack an education in the science of management. Although the topic of leadership is commonly taught in the emergency service training regiment, true management ...

Over the past few years, the fire service has undergone a renaissance in our understanding of our environment. This is mainly due to an increase in fire dynamics research from multiple agencies, ...

One commonly used phrase in firefighter terminology, “smells and bells,” refers to the large percentage of fire alarm and odor calls we respond to. In a way, these are positive situations because more ...

After dedicating a significant portion of our lives to the firefighting profession, we find ourselves at a critical crossroads: retirement. The day arrives when we step off the rig for the final time ...

Wake up! Your phone is playing that too-familiar tune, telling you another day is about to begin. And this is your shift. Time to go to the firehouse! But for you there is little enthusiasm, only a ...

In episode three of We Can’t Believe They Gave Us This Show, the hosts welcome Jadie Miller. They discover her inspiring journey, talk about her groundbreaking research on firefighter syndrome, and ...

Sometime early in a firefighter’s career–usually as part of fire school–building construction is touted to be one of the most important things firefighters should be aware of in their new trade. They ...

The fire service is an inherently challenging and dangerous profession that demands an elevated level of skill, knowledge, and teamwork. In this environment, coaching and mentoring play crucial roles ...

When getting to the stage of my fire service career where I wanted to become a captain, I didn’t truly understand what I needed to do. I thought I did, but I didn’t. I was convinced, even though I had ...

Note: Since publishing, the USFA has updated the total number of on-duty deaths for 2020. The total for the year is 96. The total of those who died due to COVID-19 in 2020 is 35. 2020 ended with a ...

At some point, you’ve asked a firefighter how things were going and heard one of the usual one-word responses: “Fine,” “Good,” or “Okay.” Whether it was about a recent call, a new station assignment, ...