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 [...]
Since the advent of smartphones equipped with cameras, any person can act as an amateur journalist or documentarian, capturing the events — and people — around them. This is [...]
When the holidays roll around, fires unfortunately become more common. These fires can be caused by any number of common culprits — candles, smoking, and cooking are a few [...]
In a given year, there are over 50,000 wildfires within the U.S. These fires are most commonly caused by human negligence, and they wreak havoc on nature while taking [...]
