NH Firefighters Work to Rid State of Legacy PFAS Foam
New Hampshire hopes to collect 10,000 gallons of firefighting foam containing hazardous "forever chemicals" or PFAS and ship them to Ohio to be annihilated.
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IL Fire Chief: Proposed OSHA Standards Could Negatively Impact Volunteer Departments
Local volunteer fire departments are asking the public to comment on proposed OSHA updates, saying that the new rules will negatively impact their operations.
Fire Department Training, Safety, and Legal Consequences
Training is essential for firefighters, but fire department training officers and leadership must be prepared to avert training mishaps.
The Changing Landscape in Public Safety
Will firefighters be replaced by AI? Eloy Vega considers what technological developments mean for public safety agencies.
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Traffic Incident Management Training and You
If your firefighters have not completed traffic incident management training or taken a refresher, now is the time to do so.
Regulators Suspend Recently Approved San Francisco Robotaxi Service for Safety Reasons
Fire and police officials had asserted the driverless vehicles had been impeding traffic in emergencies during a testing phase.
Applying SLICERS to Ensure Firefighter Safety
Firefighter and aspiring officer Ryan Petsche applies the elements of SLICERS to a house fire response.
Safety First vs. High Performance: What Is Too Safe?
The fire service is morphing into a “safety-first culture,” and firefighter performance is suffering, says Mike Barakey.
Vehicular Trauma in America and the Fire Service: A Call to Action
Brady Robinette and Lan Ventura examine the staggering toll of motor vehicle collisions and urge firefighters to get involved.
Nissan Recalls 793K Rogues; Wiring Trouble Raises Fire Risk
Nissan is recalling more than 793,000 small SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because water can get into wiring which, in rare cases, could start a fire.
The Trouble with Zero
Trying to achieve perfection is a worthy goal. But is it possible in a dynamic environment such as the fireground?
NFFF Partners with National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Association
Code proposals were submitted to establish uniform baseline requirements for carbon monoxide (CO) alarms in all new and existing commercial buildings that have fuel-burning appliances or have attached garages.