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Live fire training is the backbone of the training most fire departments employ to prepare their personnel for the physical hazards (e.g., heat, smoke, decreased visibility) and the mental challenges … read more

When you first cross the plane of that front door at a structural fire, you and your personal protective equipment (PPE) are immediately exposed to a vast number of toxic chemicals, chemical compounds … read more

For many families, firefighting is more than an occupation. It’s a legacy with a responsibility and duty to be passed from generation to generation. Check out any social media platform (e.g., Facebook … read more

It’s no surprise that fire and EMS professionals are often supporting causes close to their hearts. Whether it be to raise public awareness for cancer (e.g., breast cancer , prostate cancer, colon can … read more

When it comes to the elements of their structural firefighting ensemble, PPE , most firefighters will tell you that the one element of the ensemble that they wish was better is the fit of their firefi … read more