conferences/exhibitions FEBRUARY 11-12, 2017, Maryland Weekend at the National Fire Academy. Emmitsburg, Maryland. Sponsor: Maryland Fire And Rescue Institute. Contact: (800) ASK-MFRI, ext. 69971. E-mail:…
Like a turkey after a Thanksgiving feast, all that is left after a building is destroyed by fire is the skeleton; do not allow personnel near or in this "structural carcass." ANTHONY AVILLO
JAMES WILLIAMS, deputy chief with Loudon County (VA) Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management, received the 2016 Safety Officer of the Year award from…
Dive into the topics you can't ignore - everything from the role of emerging technology to leadership and management insights for today's fire service.
The Solomons (MD) Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department responds this ROSENBAUER pumper/tanker as a first-out pumper in its nonhydranted areas and as a first-out…
Time and time again, we bear witness to countless tragedies that could have been prevented (or at least minimized) if there had been "aggressive" and thorough enforcement of the fire code.
Firefighters quickly learn on the job that building features can help or hinder operations. Here's how to make them work to your advantage. MAT CHIBBARO
Some techniques can help you determine the layout of a home before you enter to help you make better decisions related to search and rescue and fire attack. CURTIS RICE
Many new residential occupancies - "pencil" structures that occupy a much smaller lot - have unique features and amenities that may pose challenges for responders. With the sidebar by THOMAS LAPOLLA "Response Considerations: Super- and Mega-Tall Buildings Under Construction." JACK J. MURPHY
Why does this massive event draw more than 32,000 attendees? This sneak peek at what's new, what's popular, and what's not to be missed at FDIC 2017 will surely answer the question.