Vehicle extrication is an extremely complex discipline which requires a high level of skill, knowledge…
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The decline of the suburban American paid-on-call fire service
For generations, the American paid-on-call firefighter has faithfully stood as a civic sentinel, tirelessly safeguarding…
Bristol Uniforms past and present
Today, Bristol Uniforms is a global leader in the design and manufacture of PPE for…
Ladder lockdown is making the worlds most dangerous tool safer
My name is Troy Kumprey and I am the founder of Ladder Lockdown. I’d like…
LTE to 5G: Future-proofed critical communications for public safety
Public Safety organisations have always relied on high-quality critical communication voice services, built on specialised…
When the loss isn’t gone
As is typical, much of what we learn regarding mental health in our field finds…
The firefighter cancer epidemic: Protect yourself and your crew
Over the past few years, it has been increasingly clear that the fire service is…
Surviving the fire service – what we know
The fire service has evolved into an “all-hazards” provider of service to protect the public…
Donations: An essential guide – Part 1
It’s a sad fact that less privileged Firefighters often reach out to developed nations asking…
Common misconceptions of thermal imaging use – Myths versus Facts
The fire service has been using thermal imaging cameras successfully since the 1990’s. Many lives…
What you don’t know can hurt you!The First Responder vs. Autism
This article is not intended to be a replacement for first responder autism awareness training;…
The Pathfinder – Search and Rescue way-finder system
The International Forum to Advance First Responder Innovation was established in 2014. The Forum is…
Why we need more support for wildland fire research
The threat to people and property from wildland fires is increasing, fueled by a combination…
Live streaming video – A new depth of situational awareness
In Europe, 2 million to 2.5 million fires are reported per year, resulting in up…
Sizing-up hazmat incidents
In the world of fire and emergency services, hazardous materials incidents have some of the…
Understanding policy and procedure: A must for station design
A synergetic relationship between policy and design are extremely important in the layout of Fire Stations. The article will address this relationship and the effects on the long-term health of the firefighters that live and work there.
Cross-over trainings: A unique approach to unifying the fire service
If all the fire service divisions within a fire department can combine their training, education,…
Trust in PPE
With a host of firefighting PPE available on the international market, varying in cost and…
International collaboration is never the wrong answer…
As the UK draws closer to an uncertain Brexit, the prospect of many existing international…
How optimized initial attack strategies are winning a new wildfire war
Around the world, wildfire behavior is changing. In the U.S., climate change, unhealthy forests and…
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