A fire that swept through 10 buildings in downtown Las Vegas early Sunday morning left hundreds of people displaced. A Las Vegas Fire & Rescue crew returning from a call noticed smoke in the sky ...

A total of 12 firefighters have left the Lebanon Junction Fire Department in the last several days, almost half the department. Firefighters say the issue is inadequate training and safety concerns.

We’ve all seen this in the field. We’re in our extraordinary apparatus and notice a check or warning light on the dashboard. We take note and often express concerns about what is happening. We try to ...

Sometime early in a firefighter’s career–usually as part of fire school–building construction is touted to be one of the most important things firefighters should be aware of in their new trade. They ...

Across the nation, fire departments are facing a growing challenge: finding and preparing for the next generation of firefighters. With seasoned professionals retiring and fewer young people ...

FDNY firefighters responded to a 5-alarm fire in a Hamilton Heights apartment building early Saturday morning. Dozens of residents were driven from their apartments when the fire broke out around 2 ...

Some firefighters in Pittsburgh are starting a new support group to target PTSD among first responders. The group is learning techniques endorsed by the nonprofit group Healing The Hero, WTAE reports.

Do you cringe at the thought of developing yourself and other fire officers within your organization? Well, don’t. Of course, that’s easier said than done sometimes, but with steadfast motivation and ...

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I absolutely fire service traditions. There is nothing like pushing a brand-new engine into the bay; getting ice cream when the new driver hits a curb; having steaks when somebody gets off probation ...

The acronym SLICE-RS represented a revolutionary advancement in firefighting tactics, not only in its effectiveness but also in the process of leveraging a data-driven, scientific approach. The ...

The fire service is built on a foundation of camaraderie, courage, and a shared mission to protect and serve. Yet, like any profession, it is vulnerable to the pressures of everyday operations, human ...