Battle Planning Interferences
Ron Kanterman considers how incident commanders can harness the abilities of would-be "helpers" on the fireground and at the emergency scene.
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Fires in Storage Unit Facilities Pose Risk of Victims
Tim Thompson recounts lessons learned from a series of fires in storage unit facilties, one with devastating consequences.
Podcast: Back Step Boys: Joe Jardin and Frank Leeb
Ron Kanterman and Tom Aurnhammer talk with guests Joe Jardin and Frank Leeb about fire prevention, protection, and public fire safety education.
The Training Officer: Ken Canfield
Dave McGlynn talks with Ken Canfield, assistant chief assigned to the Fire Prevention Bureau for the West Point (NY) Fire Department U.S. Military Academy.
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Orlando (FL) Firefighters Volunteer at Children’s Safety Village
Fire Chief Salazar and his senior staff, fire explorers, fire personnel, and other volunteers put their painting and landscaping skills to work at various projects.
Are You Ready for Fireworks Season?
Fireworks are dangerous, but with the proper fire department precautions, supervision, and vigilance, injuries and accidents can be minimized.
Fire Prevention Efforts Yield Positive Results at Working Fire
Brian McHugh reviews a recent school fire that underscores the importance of fire drills and education and school leadership during such incidents.
The Economic and Social Benefits of Fire Prevention
Determining return on investment (ROI) for emergency incidents is complex; determining ROI for what didn't happen—emergency incidents that were prevented—is even harder.
Fire Prevention and Firefighter Safety Go Together
Code enforcement action taken while conducting fire inspections will have a positive impact on firefighter safety.
Bend (OR) Bans Sale, Possession and Use of Fireworks
The Bend City Council has unanimously approved a ban on the sale, possession and use of all fireworks in an attempt to reduce wildfire risk amid climate change.
Youth Firesetting: What You Can Do
Youth firesetting is not a fire department problem, but a community problem. Michael O. McLeieer shares a strategy for dealing with a perennial problem.
The Value of Fire Inspections
Fire inspections are not the most glamorous task that fire departments must undertake, but they are crucial to community safety.