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It’s no surprise that fire and EMS professionals are often supporting causes close to their hearts. Whether it be to raise public awareness for cancer (e.g., breast cancer , prostate cancer, colon can … read more

For many families, firefighting is more than an occupation. It’s a legacy with a responsibility and duty to be passed from generation to generation. Check out any social media platform (e.g., Facebook … read more

Live fire training is the backbone of the training most fire departments employ to prepare their personnel for the physical hazards (e.g., heat, smoke, decreased visibility) and the mental challenges … read more

It’s only been in the past several years that thermal imaging cameras (TIC) have moved up in the firefighting equipment hierarchy from “nice to have” to “must have” status. Two big factors in this gre … read more

When the 2018 edition of NFPA 1971: Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting was published, one of the more noteworthy additions was the optional requi … read more