As the fire environment continues to evolve and increase challenges for the fire service, training is more important than ever before. Everything about firefighting is science. It is so much more than just applying water, breaking windows, and rescuing people. The more that the … [Read more...]
We regret to pass on that a 40 year Veteran Australian Firefighter has been killed in the Line of Duty. Forest Fire Management Victoria Firefighter Bill Slade, 60, was fighting fires with Parks Victoria near Omeo when he was killed earlier today, Saturday. The married father of … [Read more...]
MISSOURI LODD UPDATE: West Peculiar Firefighter Chuck McCormick, 30, was killed in the Line of Duty today. He was a member of the West Peculiar Fire Protection District for three weeks. Firefighter Chuck McCormick is survived by his wife and 3 little boys ages 4, 5 and … [Read more...]
We very deeply regret to pass on that Fire Chief Henry Sheffield, retired Chief of East Manatee (formerly Braden River) Fire Rescue, and current Fire Academy Supervisor in Manatee County, Florida, passed away suddenly this morning following a medical emergency on Sunday. … [Read more...]
In February 2020, Chief Gary Ludwig, IAFC President will launch his initiative, If You Don't Feel Well, Don't Make it Your Farewell, which focuses on reducing the number of firefighter cardiac deaths. A significant component of this campaign is to hear directly from those who … [Read more...]
Click Here to RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!! The FOCUS tool predicts firefighter injuries, burnout, morale, and engagement. With continued FEMA funding and in partnership with the Fire Department Safety Officers Association (FDSOA), we have a limited number of spots available for … [Read more...]
Firefighters have been provided with new extinguishment strategies that offer better speed, effectiveness, and safety. A triple win! Continuing on the theme introduced with my last post (https://community.fireengineering.com/profiles/blog/show?id=1219672...) regarding the new … [Read more...]
This new Firehouse Supplement highlights the results of the Cardiovascular & Chemical Exposure Risks During Training study in a media-rich digital platform. The supplement is broken into three sections: Section 1: Training Fuel Considerations Section 2: PPE Cross … [Read more...]
Much of the energy expended in promoting, discussing, and opposing Modern Fire Attack (MFA) methods regards the use of exterior streams for controlling fires in structures, an understandable focus given the rather revolutionary, and therefore controversial, nature of the research … [Read more...]
According to a new UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute "Close Before You Doze" survey, 49% of respondents believe it’s safer to sleep with the door closed in the event of a fire, yet only 26% always sleep with their bedroom door closed. As you know, UL FSRI’s "Close Before … [Read more...]
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