Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department firefighters were ‘counseled’ after taking a ladder truck about 21 miles from their assigned area to attend a Pilates class while on duty, according to Action ...

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 ...

Emergency service leaders generally lack an education in the science of management. Although the topic of leadership is commonly taught in the emergency service training regiment, true management ...

Congratulations, lieutenant, you are on the road to the most fulfilling job in the fire service—front-line supervision. You will be riding “right front,” out with the crew, day and night. It will be ...

North Park Fire Protection District Chief Joel Hallstrom has been fired, according to a report by WIFR. A Winnebago County board member told the station the board of trustees unanimously voted to oust ...

Two Sacramento Fire Department employees leveraged their positions to buy the home of an emotionally and mentally vulnerable elderly woman, repeatedly worked on the property while on duty and profited ...

Leadership for some individuals is a daunting task that often can fill a person with anxiety and feelings of inadequacy. Many individuals have failed to be good leaders because of this fact, which ...

With the current economic climate and municipal budgets constantly under attack, municipal officials are endlessly scrutinizing the necessity for and deployment of fire department personnel. As a ...

A new scientific study is raising concerns for firefighters about what’s in their turnout gear, especially newer gear marketed as “PFAS-free.” Researchers analyzing 12 sets of used turnout gear from ...

Wake up! Your phone is playing that too-familiar tune, telling you another day is about to begin. And this is your shift. Time to go to the firehouse! But for you there is little enthusiasm, only a ...

To pursue an aggressive interior attack, a firefighter must be able to read the environment using benchmarks and quantifiable knowledge to determine the best course of action. Within the fire service, ...

Here are three key takeaways from the episode. 1. Firefighting and EMS Are Inseparable. Criss is clear that the modern fire service is far more than fire suppression. He stresses that to be “all in,” ...