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?
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The Language Modernization of the Fire Rescue and EMS Services
Advanced AI tools signify the ushering in of a new era, where emergency response standards evolve from age-old analog methods to digitally enhanced systems.
Copilot for the Fire Service: The Power of Artificial Intelligence
This article examines the substantial improvements AI can bring to firefighting operational capabilities and firefighter safety.
FSRI Study Focuses on EV Fires
This article explores the concerns and uncertainties surrounding EV fires, looking at firefighting efforts and the potential long-term health effects.
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Positioning Mid-Mount Towers on the Fireground
The tower is a versatile and operationally sound piece of apparatus, but without proper training, preparation, and practice, it becomes a roadblock on the fireground.
Stop Teaching the Way You Were Taught
Jennifer Stanislaw says it's time for fire instructors to consider a different approach to firefighter education and training.
Prioritizing the Search with Limited Staffing
How can firefighters prioritize the search when dealing with limited staffing and resources? Daniel Folks shares his department's approach.
Running the Red: Emergency Vehicle Operations Pitfalls
When emergency vehicle operators drive, they tend to have a false sense of security that everyone will yield the right of way. This is dangerous.
Medical Emergencies and Large Fires: Bronx and Manhattan, 2005-2020
Deborah Wallace and Rodrick Wallace examine the merger of the FDNY and EMS and its impact on the Bronx and Manhattan.
A New Challenge: The Millennium Box
Christopher Thomas describes firefighting problems crews may encounter in the "millennium box" building construction.
EV Charging Stations and the E-Stop Dilemma
Chris G. Greene and Chris Pfaff delve into what firefighters need to know about the emerging technologies involving electric vehicle charging stations.
Life in a ‘Volly’ House: Changing the Culture for Today’s Needs
The attitude and presence of leadership inside the fire company directly correlates to the performance of its members.