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Wildfire season in 2019 was catastrophic for many parts of the western U.S., particularly California. And 2020 isn’t shaping up to be much better, given the effects of climate change on weather patter … read more

Firefighters are a very protective lot when it comes to their individual hand tools. And every firefighter comes off their apparatus with what they feel are the best small tools for doing their job in … read more

Form or function? A question pertinent to many jobs, but probably none more so than that of a firefighter. You want to present a positive image to the public you serve (the form), but at a moment's no … read more

Infrared is a form of electromagnetic radiation that humans can’t see but can feel as heat. The hotter an object, the more infrared radiation it gives off. In 1929, Hungarian physicist Kalman Tihanyi … read more

Firefighters are at elevated risk for overuse injuries to the feet and ankles. Such overuse injuries could be the result of flat feet, fallen arches or improperly fitting footwear(e.g., structural … read more