Because the fireground is a very dangerous work environment, we are continuously focused on how to reduce its dangers and the deaths and injuries associated with them.
On the morning of October 26, 2006, fire service groups and civic leaders were visiting together in Washington, D.C., to discuss how to raise the awareness of national and local politicians on critical fire service issues.
This year we mark the 130th anniversary of Fire Engineering. That any publication could survive for well over a century is a remarkable accomplishment.
I HAVE A CONFESSION: ALTHOUGH I HAVE BEEN IN THE fire service for my entire adult life, I have not been as interested, involved, or active in the code development process as I should be.
When we were children, we were told that the passage of time would make things better, that time would heal all wounds, and that with time we would gain a clearer perspective on tragedy.
The fire service is one of the most highly respected and regarded professions in the world, and we owe that distinction to the hard work and limitless energy of our company officers.