Lessons Learned from a Successful Transitional Attack
Bill Gustin examines an instance where Miami-Dade (FL) fire companies successfully employed a transitional attack to control the fire and minimize damage.
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The Company Officer’s Role in Public Information
Stuart Marrs considers public information as a tactical objective and argues that company officers ought to engage with the local media.
Left Seat Tips and Tactics, Part 2
Driver-engineers may be the unsung heroes on the fireground but, make no mistake, they are the glue that keeps the operation together.
Residential Primary Search: Their Lives Depend On It
This article from Greg Sellers reviews some of the basics of the primary search.
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How-To
A firefighting class that works for me or a fire instructor who works for you does not necessarily have to be perfect for everyone.
Shutting Down Drama in the Volunteer Fire Service
Candice McDonald offers some tips for leaders to help control drama in volunteer fire departments.
Keys to Success for Today’s Company Officer
The company officer is one of the most critical leadership roles in the fire service, and also one of the most difficult.
Sizing Up the Search Effort
In search size-up, firefighters decide where to initiate search and target areas where victims are most likely to be found.
Electric Vehicle Fires: What’s Really Going On?
Fires involving electric and hybrid vehicles have a host of special concerns for firefighters. Dave Dalrymple examines some of them.
Products/Services/Media: July 2022
Check out some firefighting products showcased in the July 2022 issue of Fire Engineering magazine.
Apparatus Deliveries: July 2022
Check out some recent apparatus deliveries, including this pumper built by Fort Garry Fire Trucks.
Letters to the Editor: July 2022
Read some letters to the editor we received from our readers, including a comment about samurai culture and the fire service.