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 ...

There are many learning theories that have stood the test of time, and one of those is the transformative learning theory introduced by Jack Mezirow in 1978. This work remains foundational in adult ...

It may take some time for fire service veterans to fully adapt to the realities of life after the job. Below are 12 steps to recovery from retirement from the fire service. 1. ADMITTING you are ...

Photo courtesy Nashua (NH) Fire Rescue. As a new firefighter, your role is simple but critical: learn, support, and serve your crew. That starts with mastering the basics. From sweeping the bay to ...

This class is designed to build confidence in the most neglected tool found on nearly every fire apparatus, the 2½-gallon water extinguisher. The “can” can be an extremely effective lifesaving tool by ...

The hallway is tight, hot, and getting tighter. The line is moving. Not fast, but steady. The nozzleman is focused—eyes forward, body low, pushing toward what he believes is the seat of the fire. The ...

W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) announced the expansion of its GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® Product portfolio with the launch of three advanced moisture barriers—GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® Endure Moisture Barrier, ...

As firefighters, we all take an oath of office as a solemn promise to defend the Constitution of the United States. While each jurisdiction’s oath may vary, they all contain the same substantive ...

Brookfield Fire Department – A basic Cleveland load modified in order to attach the pre-connect from the top.

Probationary firefighters for the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) graduate in Queens. Photo: FDNY PIO At the core of any probationary firefighter training program are the Xs and Os: the technical ...

Fire service leadership has existed since the introduction of the first organized fire brigades of ancient Rome. Over the centuries, leadership has morphed into the traditional styles we recognize ...

LION has unveiled V-Force ® EVO ™, the next generation of its category-defining turnout gear platform. EVO is the most significant advancement to V-Force since LION partnered with Crye Precision ...