Most of us in the fire and emergency ser-vices would agree that we are in the business of saving lives and protecting property. All too often, though, we find ourselves being the “victims” during some ...

To say that what the fire service is experiencing now when it comes to apparatus purchasing is unprecedented is an understatement, but one that should be put in perspective. Fire apparatus ...

As the fire service matures and becomes more educated about today’s fireground and its hazards, corollaries can be made between the improvement of firefighter safety and a positive impact on injury ...

Merriam-Webster defines experience as “practical knowledge, skill or practice derived from direct observation or participation in events or particular activity.” Many aspects of firefighting rely on ...

The moment when the lights rise in a theater between acts, when viewers’ eyes get drawn away from the stage and to the velvet upholstery or sculptural ceilings of an old theater, has a specific ...