To stay relevant, firefighters must see themselves as career-long students. Learning should not stop at graduation from the recruit academy; instead, graduation marks the beginning of a firefighter’s ...

Firefighting is a profession that’s defined by its storied traditions and the unwavering bravery of those who serve. Firefighters have relied on established practices to protect lives and property for ...

OROVILLE — Traditional Japanese homes are made of clay and usually burn completely, but slowly, which often allows residents time to get out during a fire. Modern Western-style homes, on the other ...

Characterized by their large, sprawling structures and significant inventory, big box stores present unique firefighting challenges, particularly in small towns. These challenges stem from the scale ...

Over the decades, firefighters have adopted new tools, put on ever-more sophisticated protective clothing, and innovated new ways ways to combat the unpredictable dangers of the fireground. Despite ...