The Firefighter: A Jack-of-All-Trades
Tim Pillsworth discusses how we can remain masters of firefighting basics and still meet our communities' expectations when it comes to all-hazard response.
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The Rules of Engagement for Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
The fire service is underprepared for upcoming events regarding thermal runaway batteries. Now's the time to get prepared, says Tim Pillsworth.
Ain’t Afraid of the White Ghost? Think Again
Tim Pillsworth recounts his fire department's encounter with a rarely seen oil burner emergency that has potentially deadly consequences for firefighters and civilians.
Are You Fire or Parade Ready?
The firematic parade is still alive and well. But a clean rig does not always mean a fire-ready rig, says Tim Pillsworth.
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Commentary: Moving Forward in the Age of Pandemic
Bombarded with COVID-19, civil unrest, and social media overload in additional to "regular" emergency duties, some firefighters may be feeling overwhelmed. Tim Pillsworth offers some thoughts on regaining some sense of control.
Letters to the Editor: August 2021
Read some letters the staff of Fire Engineering received, including thoughts on Mike Rowe and Eagle Scouts.
After the Pandemic
What lessons can fire departments take away from our response to the coronavirus pandemic? Tim Pillsworth offers some ideas.
Are You a “Team Player”?
Timothy Pillsworth looks at the best ways fire service leaders can turn their members into “team players.”
Letters to the Editor: December 2019
Letters to the editor from our December 2019 issue, and a yuletide cartoon from Paul Combs.
Best Practices for Cleaning Your PPE
Tim Pillsworth looks at the benefits and best ways to clean and maintain every firefighters most used piece of equipment.
Government Funding: It’s Not Yours!
How many times have you been in a store and heard a parent tell his child not to grab something or to respect someone's property because it's not "theirs"? For firefighters, this can include cars, their home (or firehouse), and so on.
Tim Pillsworth: Planning Your Leadership Journey
Tim Pillsworth discusses that a fire officer needs to take the well-planned journey in his fire career, not the mindless road trip, to the end.