Roadway Safety | Conspicuity—See and Be Seen
Operating on roadways has become extremely dangerous not only for first responders but for tow truck drivers as well.
Keeping It Safe | The Price of Health and Safety
It is inexcusable that we continue to have rural fire departments trying to rely on tankers that are more than 50 years old.
Keeping It Safe | What Is Your Ideal Fire Truck?
Have you ever thought about how you would design your ideal fire truck?
Keeping It Safe | Fire Department PPE Technicians?
Is it time for designated fire department PPE technicians who are trained, educated, and certified to an industry standard? Yes.
Keeping It Safe | Future Leadership?
A common theme I am hearing is concern about the next generation of leaders.
Status of Contamination Control
Contamination control in the fire service did not emerge as an issue until the early 1990s.
PFAS and Firefighting Foam
Before getting into the issue of PFAS and firefighting foam, I wish to pay a brief tribute to the late Chief Bobby Halton.
The Foggy Path We Must Travel
As the fire service goes kickin’ and screamin’ forward, there are many changes lying ahead.
Fire Station Needs
One of the most striking findings by NFPA was the lack of progress in improving fire stations.
Why Bother with Standards?
Unfortunately, there remains a lot of misinformation within the fire service about our standards, almost all of which are National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.