Firefighting is an incredibly demanding job. We are challenged to meet a standard of excellence every shift. The expectations from coworkers and customers create a commanding environment. The ...

John J. Salka Jr. stresses the importance of firefighter training and verifying equipment functionality from the standpoint of good fortune on the emergency scene. It’s funny how many times we hear ...

The Fire Grants and Safety Act would renew critical grant programs that fund essential equipment and resources for fire stations, and also help hire, train and retain new firefighters. Originally ...

Firefighters are tasked with being an all-hazards emergency service practitioner. We are mandated with being a jack of all trades, master of all. From fire suppression and rescue to hazmat and EMS, ...

Researchers validated a non-destructive wipe test to detect PFAS on firefighter gear and SCBA masks, revealing contamination ...

Approximately 80% of female firefighters in the United States report concerns over ill-fitting personal protective clothing (PPC), expressing issues such as turnout suit pants being too long, coats ...

About every five to 10 years, fire departments are required to get new equipment in order to meet regulations, but the equipment being disposed of can still be used. One Boulder firefighter had an ...

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Illinois American Water announced that more than 100 Illinois Fire Departments and Districts will be receiving some grant money to help support their firefighters. The company ...