In a world of uncertainty, one thing that is for sure is uncertainty. The fire service is entering an unprecedented age of challenge and opportunity. Leaders of the modern fire service face persistent ...
(1) After cutting ventilation openings at the donated houses, the mentor explains roof construction to the rookie. Photo courtesy of author. When I accepted the position as chief of training at the ...
Until recently the US fire service lacked a reliable and valid instrument to measure its specific safety climate. In 2012, FEMA funded the Center for Firefighter Injury Research and Safety Trends ...
The fire service, like most industries, is famous for its buzzwords and trends. From “solid bore” to “VES,” terms get thrown around until the next trend comes along. In the past few years, the ...
The fire service is no stranger to standards, and many of the more commonly known entities such as the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Insurance Services Organization (ISO) have ...