Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department firefighters were ‘counseled’ after taking a ladder truck about 21 miles from their assigned area to attend a Pilates class while on duty, according to Action ...

The acronym SLICE-RS represented a revolutionary advancement in firefighting tactics, not only in its effectiveness but also in the process of leveraging a data-driven, scientific approach. The ...

Probationary firefighters for the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) graduate in Queens. Photo: FDNY PIO At the core of any probationary firefighter training program are the Xs and Os: the technical ...

Congratulations, lieutenant, you are on the road to the most fulfilling job in the fire service—front-line supervision. You will be riding “right front,” out with the crew, day and night. It will be ...

Flip through just about any firefighter calendar and you’ll see shredded abs, bulging pecs, and bodies that look more like fitness models than working firefighters. Now, I’m not knocking the guys and ...

In this episode of We Can’t Believe They Gave Us This Show, hosts Nick Magoteaux and Jim Burneka reunite with Jon Vought from Rescue 1 CBD, to discuss the critical conversation surrounding the health ...

A St. Louis firefighter has been placed on administrative leave after surveillance footage allegedly showed him defecating in a box at St. Louis Lambert International Airport, according to First Alert ...

Here are three key takeaways from the episode. 1. Leadership Is the Keystone in Fixing Fire Service Challenges. Rick Lasky underscores that nearly every problem within a fire department boils down to ...

Walk into any firehouse in America, sit down at the kitchen table, and listen. It won’t take long before you hear it: “They don’t get it.” It’s a phrase muttered between sips of coffee, said with ...

The fireground doesn’t wait for perfect conditions. Textbooks and training scenarios often include a robust command structure with the incident commander (IC) supported by operations, logistics, ...

The hallway is tight, hot, and getting tighter. The line is moving. Not fast, but steady. The nozzleman is focused—eyes forward, body low, pushing toward what he believes is the seat of the fire. The ...

Leadership for some individuals is a daunting task that often can fill a person with anxiety and feelings of inadequacy. Many individuals have failed to be good leaders because of this fact, which ...