Being a firefighter is a physically demanding job. With hauling heavy equipment and sustaining extreme temperatures and conditions, firefighters have to be physically fit to do their jobs. However, [...]
Firefighters of all types require the proper physical capabilities, knowledge, and training to be successful. With that said, comprehensive training programs need to be implemented in both volunteer and [...]
The nation’s fire service suffered more tragedies last month than any others in recent history. With 16 deaths due common health issues experienced by fire fighter professionals, July was one [...]
Firefighters are no strangers to battling fires year-round. With the right training, protective equipment, and team coordination, they work to expel fires in even the most unnerving scenarios. However, [...]
As your clients are aware, it is the responsibility of the management team to effectively lead and direct their firefighting crews. As a team is often bound and judged [...]
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 [...]
It’s every first responders’ worst nightmare: to experience a cyber-breach. Amidst the chaos, there are certain steps to take that are required in order to reduce liability, manage the [...]
It’s no secret that both volunteer and career firefighters face a broad scope of risks. While the total number of deaths is on average 100 per year, there are [...]
Firefighting has been rated as the most stressful job of 2015, according to a survey carried out by CareerCast, a premier careers-based website. With a combination of extreme physical [...]
It’s no secret that volunteer firefighting organizations don’t have as many resources and funds as traditional departments. Therefore, the idea of risk management can be a daunting one. However, [...]
