Not So Fast, My Friends!
Fleet management is and has always been one of our most mismanaged responsibilities. David Rhodes comments on the ongoing fire apparatus cost conversation.
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Hit It Hard from the Yard or Stretch Inside?
You arrive at a 2½-story wood-frame house with fire showing from two second-floor windows. Do you hit it hard from the yard or stretch inside to attack?
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Firefighter Roadway Safety: A Proactive and Multilayered Approach
The inconsistency of "Move Over Laws" in the U.S. requires firefighters to go beyond general awareness and actively educate both their own members and the public about the specific laws in their operating area.
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Drawn by Fire: Tech Crunch
Are fire departments adopting technology faster than they can thoroughly evaluate it? Check out the February 2026 Drawn by Fire illustration from Paul Combs.
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Life in a Vollie House: The “50 Years” Attitude
The volunteer fire service struggles with adapting to social changes despite advancements in tactical and technological practices. Craig R. Maconaghy Jr. on what to keep in mind.
The Volunteer Fire Service Is Shrinking: What’s Your Plan?
The volunteer fire service in the U.S. is experiencing a significant decline in membership. David J. Kryger presents next steps for turning it around.
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Fires don’t care about yesterday’s excuses, and neither should we. This year, commit to being better than you were.
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Firefighters face evolving hazards from high-energy batteries, necessitating a reevaluation of PPE performance under arc flash conditions, highlighting the need for specialized testing and training.
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