Firefighting stations have to deal with multiple issues whether it’s their employees or ongoing crises that may occur in their neighborhood. Occasionally, firefighting stations might have to deal with [...]
Obtaining enough funding for firefighter trucks is something that does not come easy for many fire stations. Fire departments have a critically important role. However, state and local funding [...]
Wildfire season comes every year and places immeasurable stress on local fire departments as they try to prevent devastating results. As the weather changes, many areas will see hotter [...]
Dangers for firefighters are not over once fires are out. Clothing, equipment, and tools contaminated by smoke can endanger their health until being cleaned. Toxic smoke is often filled [...]
Firefighters are bound by strict expectations of conduct and professionalism, but these expectations can come in the form of either rules or standards. To a civilian, this may seem [...]
Volunteer firefighters are in high demand and in short supply. These individuals play critically important roles in protecting public safety. According to National Fire Protection Association estimates, there are [...]
Compliance with protocol is essential across all fields of law enforcement, and it’s especially crucial to firefighters. Firefighting policies often outline safety procedures, conduct requirements, and professional ethics that [...]
Innovations into fire and rescue operations save lives in dire situations. One of the most valuable technologies fast becoming a standard is drones. These small aerial vehicles not only [...]
The risks of firefighting are well-known. In addition to the obvious perils of entering a dangerous situation, the contaminants encountered in the field can linger and inflict lasting consequences [...]
Technology continues to evolve, offering firefighters more tools than ever to address emergency situations and put out fires effectively. There are many innovations set to arrive in 2022, including [...]
