Think about a memorable drill that covered a skill or new information that still sticks with you. What made the drill that way? Common answers are: a prepared instructor; clear objectives; various ...

CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea – Born in Korea, Hungpyo Rucci doesn’t have memories of Korean fire trucks driving by with lights flashing or horns blaring. But when Rucci moved to the United States as a ...

In the fire service, we pride ourselves on being clear, direct, and mission-focused, especially when it comes to training. But even the most experienced instructors can unintentionally create barriers ...

In order to conduct a safe firefighting evolution in an acquired structure, you must insure that sufficient water for firefighting is available. You will need water for attacking the fire, water for ...

Following each training evolution, procedures are reviewed and lessons reinforced. Photo courtesy Cambridge (MA) Fire Department PIO. Every fire officer will say they want their people to grow, but ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — More than 35,000 firefighters from across the world will meet in Indianapolis this week for an almost century-old international conference. The 97th annual Fire Department ...

Graduates pose with Vernon Township Fire Chief Mark Elder and EMT Chief Kiely Culberson (top left). The Vernon Township Fire Department held a graduation ceremony for 16 new advanced emergency medical ...