We’ve all seen this in the field. We’re in our extraordinary apparatus and notice a check or warning light on the dashboard. We take note and often express concerns about what is happening. We try to ...

A new scientific study is raising concerns for firefighters about what’s in their turnout gear, especially newer gear marketed as “PFAS-free.” Researchers analyzing 12 sets of used turnout gear from ...

A total of 12 firefighters have left the Lebanon Junction Fire Department in the last several days, almost half the department. Firefighters say the issue is inadequate training and safety concerns.

The fire service is built on a foundation of camaraderie, courage, and a shared mission to protect and serve. Yet, like any profession, it is vulnerable to the pressures of everyday operations, human ...

FDNY firefighters responded to a 5-alarm fire in a Hamilton Heights apartment building early Saturday morning. Dozens of residents were driven from their apartments when the fire broke out around 2 ...

I learned a great deal about firefighting and the fire service from my father, who joined the fire department in 1938 and retired as fire chief in 1975, the year after I started as a career ...

Probationary firefighters for the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) graduate in Queens. Photo: FDNY PIO At the core of any probationary firefighter training program are the Xs and Os: the technical ...

Here you will see the brand new 2020 Tower Ladder 46, which is the first delivered to the FDNY from the newest incoming Seagrave batch, at quarters on Bailey Avenue in the Bronx in New York City.

On the top of my fire chief’s whiteboard, it reads: “Start with the end in mind.” “If not this, then what?” This saying is a reminder to consider what our desired end state should like. If what we are ...

The acronym SLICE-RS represented a revolutionary advancement in firefighting tactics, not only in its effectiveness but also in the process of leveraging a data-driven, scientific approach. The ...

Flip through just about any firefighter calendar and you’ll see shredded abs, bulging pecs, and bodies that look more like fitness models than working firefighters. Now, I’m not knocking the guys and ...

The fire service is built on a foundation of bravery, sacrifice, and an unwavering commitment to the safety of our communities. Yet, beyond the flames and smoke, there is another battle that ...