Maintaining a Search Culture in an Extinguishment Mindset

A strong search culture means firefighters initiate search benchmarks early, even without confirmation of victims. It’s a mindset rooted in survivability, not probability.
12 min read
UL research search

Research: Study of Fire Service Residential Home Size-up and Search & Rescue Operations

The UL Fire Safety Research Institute's report analyzes fire service tactics for search and rescue in single-story homes, introducing new considerations to enhance occupant survivability and firefighter safety.
3 min read
Ian Bennett West Coast Fire Training

The Role of the Instructor in Live Fire Training

What role does the fire instructor play during live burn evolutions? Ian Bennett of West Coast Fire Training discusses what instructors need to be aware of, especially when training with new recruits.
1 min read
Gas explosion traps firefighters

Mayday Monday: SCBA Familiarity and Air Consumption

Tony Carroll concludes his look at the fatal February 2024 Silver Ridge house explosion in Loudoun County, Virginia, with a focus on lessons learned.
4 min read
Dave McGlynn

What You Need to Know About Truck Work and Tower Tactics

What are the most important points to think about for truck company and tower ladder operations? Mike Scotto on apparatus positioning, tower-bucket tactics, and other critical techniques for every call.

Credentialing, Certification, and Valued Training

Demond Simmons on the importance of training, with a specific look at credentialing and certification in this excerpt from the NVFC's "Training Volunteers to Be Combat Ready."

View to a Drill: Checking the Rear!

Knowledge of your response area is vital. From building type to construction, we must ensure access for apparatus and emergency responders.
3 min read

Developing a Successful Multiagency Drill

Davie (FL) Fire Rescue conduct large-scale, multiagency banquet hall fire training to strengthen command and communications.
8 min read
Ediburg firefighters work to rescue man from septic tank

View to a Drill: Rescue from Septic Tank

Mike Ciampo poses some questions to consider in the event of a confined space rescue from an unusual location.
1 min read
Firefighters carrying a portable ladder

Master the Basics

Prevent complacency by staying grounded in the basics. This will prepare your firefighters for effective emergency response and consistent performance, writes Frank Viscuso.
5 min read
Eric Dreiman

Mastering Firefighting Fundamentals: Why Basics Matter More Than Ever

Host Eric Dreiman covers the importance of being good at the basic skills and techniques of firefighting.
3 min read

Ground Rules: The Building Blocks of Ladder Footing

Mike Ciampo outlines the best methods to footing a ladder during unpredictable conditions on the fireground.
5 min read
Gas explosion traps firefighters

Mayday Monday: SCBA Familiarity and Air Consumption

Tony Carroll concludes his look at the fatal February 2024 Silver Ridge house explosion in Loudoun County, Virginia, with a focus on lessons learned.
4 min read
Heart Health month

Mayday Monday: Focus on Heart Health

February is Heart Health Month. For most people, that’s a reminder. For firefighters, it’s a warning.
3 min read
Trevor Brown LODD

Mayday Monday: Preparing to Call the Mayday

In this training drill, Tony Carroll takes another look at lessons from the incident that claimed the life of Sterling (VA) Firefighter Trevor Brown.
4 min read

Anatomy of a Tanker Trailer

In this video, Leigh Hollins provides an overview of some of the features you may find on a tanker trailer.
1 min read

Training Minutes: Protester Barrier Device

Mark Gregory and members of PL Vulcan Training demonstrate how to overcome an improvised barrier that chains two protesters together.
1 min read
John Ceriello on fire curtain for high-rise firefighting

Training Minutes: Urban Essentials: K.O. Fire Curtain

John Ceriello discusses a device developed primarily for high-rise fires that can help an interior team more easily attack the fire.
1 min read
Micah Hydeman, Jerry Knapp, John Matier, and Jeff Shupe

Firefighting Friday: Insights from FDIC International

Jeff Shupe, Jerry Knapp, Micah Hydeman, and John Matier explore the evolution of the FDIC International over the decades.
3 min read
Firefighting Fridays

Firefighting Fridays: Engine Company Operations

Jeff Shupe and the Strategic Fire Training Team discuss hands-on training for engine company operations.
1 min read
Jeff Shupe and other members of firefighting fridays

Firefighting Fridays: What and Why We Train the Way We Do

Jeff Shupe and other members of Strategic Fire Training discuss hands-on training and their approach.
1 min read
Chris Mills talking extrication of a car on its side

Vehicle Extrication: Car on Its Side

This firefighter training program with Chris Mills demonstrates a two-firefighter method to complete patient access that takes literally only a fraction of the time that is typically seen on crash sites.
2 min read
Firefighter Chris Mills with overturned vehicle

Vehicle Extrication: Car on Roof

This 40-minute program with presenter Chris Mills applies a super-efficient extrication methodology to a car resting on its roof.
1 min read
Chris Mills on vehicle extrication

Video: Vehicle Accident Victim Removal

In this training video, presenter Chris Mills demonstrates the quickest, safest methods to extricate victims from a motor vehicle collision.
1 min read

This Door Screams ‘Through the Lock’

How much do you know about the through-the-lock method? This three-step approach is considered the most efficient entry technique for storefront doors in the fire service. Brandon Maurer on what you need to know.
17 min read

Maintaining a Search Culture in an Extinguishment Mindset

A strong search culture means firefighters initiate search benchmarks early, even without confirmation of victims. It’s a mindset rooted in survivability, not probability.
12 min read
RJ Robert James

Efficient and Effective Commercial Forcible Entry: Bigger Buildings Present Bigger Challenges

"RJ" (Robert James) reviews one of the biggest challenges in the American fire service: commercial buildings.
2 min read
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