Inside ARFF Crash Trucks and Aircraft Fire Attack
Deputy Chief Walt Lewis and Lieutenant Lucas Green from Orlando International Airport (FL) Fire Rescue break down how aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) crash trucks are used on the airfield and in mutual aid responses.
2 min read
Fire Burns for Six Hours at CT Used Auto Parts Yard, Officials Say
Fire crews extinguished a large fire at Chuck and Eddie’s Used Auto Parts in Southington after a six-hour battle. The cause is under investigation, with no injuries reported.
2 min read
Floating Homes Destroyed in OR Fire Along Columbia River
A fire at the Pier West Floating Home Community in Portland destroyed two homes and damaged another. Firefighters faced challenges due to distant hydrants; the cause is under investigation.
2 min read
From Arrival to Action: The Impact of Assembly Time
Understanding and estimating “assembly time” on the fireground can help your department have a better grasp of how resources are deployed during firefighting operations.
10 min read
Search Launched in AK for Climbers on Denali
A search and rescue mission was launched for four climbers who fell near Denali Pass at 18,200 feet.
CT Man, 23, Killed in Industrial Accident
A 23-year-old man was killed when he was pulled into a conveyor belt.
Training Desk: The ALL-In Training Template
Brian Brush offers a model for company-level training drills that can be scaled to fit your fire department’s training needs.
8 min read
Drawn by Fire: Fight Club Fail
Time to bring fights back into the firehouse? Tough talk is easy, but real consequences aren’t, says Paul Combs.
1 min read
Mastering Modern Prevention: Boise Fire’s Collaborative, Data-Driven Approach to Risk-Based Inspections
Which buildings in your jurisdiction truly deserve the most attention when it comes to fire inspections? This fundamental question prompted the Boise Fire Department to collaboratively develop a new, data-driven, risk-based inspection protocol.
7 min read
Why Are They Leaving So Early?
Why are firefighters bailing out of the profession as soon as they can? Ron Kanterman raises some hard questions, both for those leaving and the fire service as a whole.
5 min read
The Rescue Leadership Playbook: Swiftwater Rescue
Swiftwater rescue success is built long before the tones drop, and often hinges on preparation done months or years earlier.
16 min read
Recent Episodes
What You Need to Know About Building Data‑Driven After‑Action Reviews
Radios, Command, and LODD Lessons Learned
What Recent Research Is Pushing the Fire Service Forward?
Getting Real About Using AI and Other Nonoperational Behaviors
What Does a Season Change Mean for the Fire Service?
The Engine Company Officer: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Fire Engineering Magazine: Latest Issues
FE Volume 179 Issue 5
Read some articles from the May 2026 issue of Fire Engineering magazine, which focuses on incident management and command issues.
4 min read
FE Volume 179 Issue 4
Read articles on firefighter training from the April 2026 issue of Fire Engineering magazine.
4 min read
FE Volume 179 Issue 3
Read some firefighter training articles from the March 2026 issue of Fire Engineering magazine.
4 min read
Virtual
Upcoming
Jun 24
From Response to Readiness: Transforming Incident Data into Actionable Training Intelligence
For today’s fire service, readiness can’t be left to chance, it must be measured, analyzed, and intentionally improved. This session demonstrates how to harness data from both training and incident response to strengthen preparedness and performance. We’ll explore practical ways to turn your department’s data into actionable insights that drive improvement in training effectiveness, ISO…
Sponsored By:
Vector Solutions
Vector Solutions
Virtual
On Demand
PPE Reimagined: The Evolution of PPE in the Modern Firefighting Environment
Watch now | This webinar, presented by Jeffrey Stull, will provide a high-level look at how firefighter PPE is evolving in response to new standards, changing operational hazards, and growing concerns about contamination and long-term health.
Sponsored By:
MSA Safety – Globe Products
Arclin Fire & Safety
MSA Safety – Globe Products
Arclin Fire & Safety
Virtual
On Demand
Grant Writing for Emergency Services
Watch now! | This webinar will focus on the art of the grant writing process and how to be successful. It will dispel myths, explain the overall process, and give helpful hints as to how to increase your chances of obtaining grant funding.
Sponsored By:
MSA Safety
MSA Safety
Virtual
On Demand
Protecting Vertical Cities
Watch now! | This program explores a systematic, highly effective response model for high-rise incidents and highlights the risks of delayed or ineffective interventions.
Sponsored By:
Firefighter Air Coalition (FAC)
Firefighter Air Coalition (FAC)
