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30 Fires You Must Know offers an unprecedented examination of 30 significant fires that have deeply impacted the fire service over the past few decades.
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FDNY Crews Control Two-Alarm Queens Fire in Excessive Heat
FirstOnScenePhotos shared some images of New York City firefighters operating at the scene of a recent house fire in Queens.
Firefighters and the Rescue: Being Too Safe?
Sometimes, being too safe results in delayed actions by the firefighter, says Mark van der Feyst. That can result in catastrophe on the fireground.
Brain and Fire: Thinking Under Pressure
Marc Coenen considers some of the ways fireground stress can impact firefighter decision making—for better and for worse.
More Structural Firefighting
The Small Town Mid-Rise: Adapting Your Fire Response Protocol
Alain Rancourt reviews some firefighting functions that smaller departments must address when it comes to "little high-rises" in their jurisdictions.
Preplanning VES Operations: It’s All About the Details
Dennis Reilly provides suggestions on decisions fire departments can make before firefighters arrive on scene where they need to perform vent-enter-search.
McRaven’s Special Operations Theory and the Fireground: Speed and Purpose
Phil Jose concludes his examination of how to apply Admiral William McRaven's theory to fireground operations.
Void Spaces in Private Dwelling Contribute to Fire Extension
James Kovacs reviews a December 2023 structure fire in Passaic, New Jersey, that underscores the need for firefighters to recognize problematic building construction features.
Operating in Unison
Proper training and prior experiences can help you learn when, where, and how to perform proper firefighting operational tactics.
The Tactical Firefighter
Mark van der Feyst identifies some simple ways firefighters can prepare to be more effective and efficient with their actions on the fireground.
Aggressive Fire Tactics
The word “aggressive” pops up a lot in fire service articles, critiques, and conversations these days. Mike Ciampo considers it in relation to tactics.
Will to Fight: A Critical Factor on the Fireground
Jeff Rothmeier discusses the concept of “Will to Fight” and the physical, mental, and moral challenges firefighters face.