Most firefighters probably have had incidents that they experienced dizziness, weakness, and rapid heart rate, and did not realize that they could have been exposed to cyanide. When increasing [...]
There are many firefighter drills that not always utilized but shown to be very effective. Some are not easily found in the records because they are passed down internally [...]
There has been speculation that recent advancements in artificial intelligence may lead to robots taking over for humans, and the firefighting profession is not free from this discussion. There [...]
Firefighting Best Practices > Being Prepared In our last post, we explored the major factors that contribute to a successful fireground operation. One of the major components is readiness, [...]
Firefighters and emergency responders put themselves in harm’s way each and every day on the job. The hostile work environment is nothing new, but it does require some knowledge, [...]
In addition to the soaring heats that are typical in summer months, there are some other hurdles that emergency responders need to consider, including increasing traffic, pedestrians, and roadwork. [...]
