Fire Service Leadership: Preparing the Next Generation
The fire service is calling for leadership. Regardless of how this call to action is being made, how are you preparing future leaders today?
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Small Town, Big City Problems
Private-dwelling tactics and procedures that many small-town firefighters rely on may not work well in multiple dwellings, says Mike Ciampo.
Quick Task Accomplishment: Engine Company Primary Search
Alexander Degnan looks at the best ways to prepare for, anticipate, and perform when conducting the all-important primary search as part of the engine.
Three Options for Training Rookie Volunteers
One of the most daunting challenges for fire departments is how to effectively train new volunteer members. Read more from Bob Callahan.
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Thermal Imaging: No Longer Just for Overhaul
Joe DeVito looks at the increasing capacity of thermal imaging both during and after a response.
Overcoming Large Fire Challenges in a Small Town: The 605 Baltimore Street Fire
Nick J. Salameh shares the challenges a small-town fire department encountered while fighting a large fire, how it overcame the challenges, and the lessons learned.
Incident Safety Officers in the Wildland Urban Interface
Thomas Aurnhammer explains the duties of the ISO and the reasons firefighter safety depends on their presence and execution of duties.
Technical Rescue: Work Like a Dog
At an incident scene, search dogs can more quickly and efficiently detect victims and clear an area than human rescuers can.
Odd Mechanical Advantage Rope Systems with Progress Capture
Jeremy Rifflard explains how to construct hauling systems with a mechanical advantage ranging from 1:1 to 5.1.
Civilian Victim Removal
Firefighters must train well when it comes to victim drags—"just make it happen" is not a plan, writes Grant Schwalbe.
Responding to Solar Fire Incidents
To formulate standard operating procedures for solar fire incidents, first you must understand the basics of a solar photovoltaic system and how it operates.
Commercial CNG Vehicles: A Whole New Danger for Responders
Steve Smith on what to do—and NOT to do—when a commercial vehicle fueled by compressed natural gas is on fire.