Firefighters have answered the call to risk their lives to save others. With lives on the line, they’re forced to make quick decisions, often speeding off to the location [...]
Teaching safe fire apparatus driving is both challenging and rewarding. It has been considered an art and a science, and it is crucial for quick, effective, and safe emergency [...]
No fire department expects a crash, but it is even more of a devastating event when the department is not prepared. Have a policy, procedure and training in place [...]
Teaching a firefighter how to safely, effectively and efficiently drive a piece of fire apparatus is one of the most important responsibilities that an instructor can undertake. That challenge [...]
By inspecting your fire trucks on a regular basis, inspections can go smoothly with minor problems that can be either repaired or reported. Take time to become an expert [...]
With so many additional features and options for fire apparatus’, it might be overwhelming for some departments to pick and choose. While all of them serve their own purpose, [...]
Emergency responders are tasked with addressing urgent scenarios every day. In fact, a fire apparatus responds somewhere in the United States every 20 seconds, according to figures from the [...]
As long as there has been equipment for fire apparatus, there has been product recalls and inevitable failures. While many of these issues can be prevented with routine inspections [...]
In order to respond to emergency situations, firetrucks need to be in proper working order. Regardless of the season, firetruck maintenance recommendations remain consistent throughout the year. However, the [...]
Emergency responders are the backbone of safety. While they work to ensure their communities are taken care of, they often face risks of their own. From collisions to towing [...]
