Training Four Generations: A Training Program Challenge
The fire service is made up of four different generations, each with their own learning styles and delivery preferences. Justin Bailey on what that means for training officers.
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Difficult Conversations: Ways to Improve Firefighter Performance
By having difficult conversations, you can help to coach and mentor your firefighting personnel for positive change.
The Weight of Our Words: Voice, Vehicle, and Volume
Firefighters' words are impactful and influential both on and off the job. Stephen Shaw on how to communicated to improve your fire department.
Trust, Love, and Thermodynamics
David Rhodes offers three observations on building a solid foundation for fire service leaders to positively influence their organizations.
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Remote Tactical Training: FDNY Brings Training to the Firehouses
In recent years, online learning has continued to evolve. Josh Raeben discusses how the New York City fire department adapted the technology for remote training.
Seattle Fire Department Boat Storage Fire
Mike Gagliano reviews a fire at a boat storage structure in Seattle and the challenges firefighters faced during the incident.
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Check out an illustration from Paul Combs from the August 2024 edition of Fire Engineering.
Commanding the Mayday: The Intersection of Training, Preparation, and Everyday Leadership
James Purdom reflects on a Mayday his firefighters experienced and three reasons his fire department was successful in mitigating the situation.
Maui 2.0: Energy Lessons Learned from the Field
The fire service has much to learn from the devastating wildfires that gripped Maui in 2023 and took the lives of at least 102 people.
The Future of Thermal Imaging in the Fire Service
This article provides an overview of thermal imaging use in the fire service and a preview of future thermal imaging improvements for firefighters.
Photovoltaic Systems: An Evolving Energy Challenge
Firefighters must prepare for the challenges presented by photovoltaic systems, as they will soon be common in residential, commercial, and wildland environments.
Problem Solving and Company-Level Firefighter Training
As a company officer charged with training, you must develop a program that helps your team perform effectively together on the fireground to solve problems.
The Fire Service’s Role at Protests
Fire departments may get called in to assist law enforcement with removing protestors from locking devices. Is your agency ready?
The Changing Landscape in Public Safety
Will firefighters be replaced by AI? Eloy Vega considers what technological developments mean for public safety agencies.