The interactive presentation focuses on the tools necessary for succession planning in today’s fire service.
Read moreAre You Properly Recognizing Your Retiring Firefighters?
By Billy W. Scearce, Jr. Photos by author except as noted When someone enters the fire service, they have decided to dedicate themselves to serving and sacrificing for others—sometimes that
Read moreFire Departments Share Duties After Malakoff (TX) Firefighters Resign
Fire departments in surrounding cities will share in response duties after the entire Malakoff Volunteer Fire Department resigned, reports KLTV ABC 7. Seventeen members resigned during a city council meeting. The
Read moreA Message from JL2 Inc.
We at JL2 Inc. would like to thank all of our first responders for all their help and support during this unforeseen crisis that’s attacked our country. We will continue
Read moreAfter Dry, Warm Winter, Early Brush Fires Seen in Northeast
Brush fires are popping up early in several Northeastern states after a relatively warm and dry winter.
Read moreFire Blackens Thousands of Acres North of North Platte (NE)
Crews and vehicles from 14 departments and a crop-dusting plane kept a brush fire from destroying any structures or injuring anyone in western Nebraska’s Lincoln County, authorities said.
Read moreCount Off! Personnel Accountability When Advancing Hoselines
The deeper into a building firefighters advance hoselines under immediately dangerous to life or health conditions (IDLH)
Read moreBack-to-Basics Firefighting: Driver Duties
The position of the driver is not a glorious position within the fire service, but it is a very necessary one.
Read moreBig City Tactics for Small Town Fire Departments
Many small departments often try to emulate their big city counterparts, such as the Fire Department of New York (FDNY), Chicago, Boston, etc.
Read moreFirefighters Respond When Jet Fuel Hits CA School Playground
Jet fuel dumped by an aircraft returning to Los Angeles International Airport
Read moreDon’t Get Too Comfortable
Many of us enjoy existing in a comfort zone.
Read moreFire Department Expands Operational Capabilities with SVI-Built Hazmat Unit
The Orlando (FL) Fire Department will expand coverage
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