Mindset: Body, Mind, Spirit
Firefighting is a hands-on, physical endeavor, but having the correct mindset can enable members to push past their limits. Kevin Yoos and Jerry Tracy on what that looks like.
11 min read
Boy, 13, Dies of Injuries in IL House Fire
A 13-year-old boy died after being trapped in an East Alton house fire Friday night.
2 min read
Man Rescued From Porch Roof as Fire Wrecked IL Home
Bloomington firefighters rescued a man from a burning home Sunday.
2 min read
Why Data-Driven Decision Making on the Fireground Is So Important
Hosts Jason Hoevelmann and Jim Silvernail welcome Sean Duffy for a focused discussion on data-driven fireground decision making on this episode of Tactical Impact.
3 min read
Firefighters Make Progress Against a NV Wildfire That’s Destroyed More Than 30 Homes
Crews were starting to contain the Hawk Fire near Reno, which burned at least 32 homes, injured seven people, and forced about 63,000 evacuations.
The Sacred Kitchen Table
What shapes modern firehouse culture? On this episode of The Backstep Boys, hosts Ron Kanterman and Tom Aurnhammer discuss firehouse culture and the critical role of informal leaders.
Find a Mentor: From ‘35 Things Every Firefighter Must Know and Do’
Having a mentor will make a substantial positive impact on your personal and professional development. Frank Viscuso on what to look for in a mentor in this excerpt from his book “35 Things Every Firefighter Must Know and Do.”
6 min read
Why the Call Feels Different When You Don’t See It Coming
We cannot prepare our people for every terrible thing they may see during a career. We can, however, prepare our fire and EMS agencies to take care of them when that day comes, writes Rob Reardon.
10 min read
Drawn by Fire: How to Train for Your Dragon
Firefighter training should challenge us to think, adapt, communicate, and perform—not simply recognize a simulated fire and apply a predetermined response.
1 min read
Tactical Decision Game: Big Box Store Fire
Check out a fire training simulation from Ted Nee and Phil Jose on response to a fire at a big box store.
1 min read
Aircraft Engine Fires: Suppression and ARFF Tactics
Aircraft engine fires are one of the most common ARFF incidents, but they come with unique challenges that demand a strong understanding of engine design and fire behavior.
1 min read
Recent Episodes
An Inside Look at Hosting, Writing, and Teaching
Considering a Fire Service Career Change? Here’s What to Think About
How to Maintain On-Scene Accountability
What Makes Chiefs Lose Sleep?
Mickey Farrell and Bob Pressler Talk Fireground Coordination
Practical Fueling and Hydration for Shift Life
Fire Engineering Magazine: Latest Issues
FE Volume 179 Issue 8
Read articles from the August 2026 issue of Fie Engineering magazine, which focuses on leadership and management issues.
3 min read
FE Volume 179 Issue 7
Read the July 2026 issue of Fire Engineering magazine, which focuses on fireground technology and data.
3 min read
FE Volume 179 Issue 6
Read articles from the June 2026 issue of Fire Engineering magazine, including John Ceriello on wind-drive fires, Joe Berry on a high-rise rescue for the FDNY, and more.
3 min read
Virtual
Upcoming
Aug 25
Stop Searching. Start Seeing. How Fire Departments Use Visual Inventory for Equipment Tracking, Inspections & Repairs!
Most inventory systems make you search through lists. Inqremental lets you see your equipment the way firefighters think—with a visual, mobile-friendly platform that makes inventory, inspections, repairs, and reporting faster and easier. Equipment disappears. Repair tickets get forgotten. Inventory often lives in spreadsheets that few people enjoy maintaining. Inqremental helps departments simplify those everyday tasks…
Sponsored By:
Fire Engineering Training
Fire Engineering Training
Virtual
Upcoming
Sep 09
Evaluating the Risk of Non-Flame-Resistant Station Wear
September 9, 2026 – 1 p.m. ET | In this webinar, we’ll take a closer look at what you wear under your turnout gear—and why it plays a bigger role in your protection than you might expect.
Sponsored By:
Workrite Fire Service
Workrite Fire Service
Virtual
Upcoming
Sep 17
Highlighting the Firefighter Challenge League
Highlighting the Firefighter Challenge League, with special guests Melissa Campbell, Chief Engagement Officer for FCL and Huan DeRiggs, the voice of FCL.
Sponsored By:
LION Safety Solutions
LION Safety Solutions
Virtual
Upcoming
Sep 25
Can Confidence: Searching for Life and Fire
September 25, 2026 – 1 p.m. ET | This class showcases the tactical effectiveness of the 2½-gallon pressurized water extinguisher as a first-in fire tool, reducing fire spread and enhancing search safety for occupants and firefighters.
Sponsored By:
TheFireStore
TheFireStore
