Jun. 5—Newly released body camera video shows a Dallas County deputy constable as he was forced to move an empty Waymo autonomous vehicle that was stopped and blocking traffic in the area following ...

Photo courtesy Indianapolis (IN) Fire Department PIO. Fire departments, both career and volunteer, are built on trust, teamwork, and clear communication. Yet in today’s fast-paced world, too many ...

Photo courtesy the Mansfield (TX) Fire Department. Historically, higher education within the fire service has not received the level of attention it deserves, suggesting a perceived lack of importance ...

The fire service has always prided itself on tradition, honor, and excellence. But in today’s rapidly changing world, one word seems to stir more debate than ever before: professionalism. How is this ...

Ask any firefighter, and they’ll tell you—no two calls are ever the same. Some are routine: a small kitchen fire that’s knocked down quickly, a motor vehicle crash with a simple door pop, or another ...

In this episode of Mental Health Monthly, hosts Dan Degryse and Chris Muscle discuss the complexities of retiring from the fire service. They share their personal journeys navigating the physical, ...

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 ...

If we look back across the history of the fire service, from its earliest days to now, one truth remains: We still run toward the danger while others run away. Whether it’s fire, medical emergencies, ...

There are some subjects in the fire service that feel like “lather, rinse, repeat.” For me, that subject is firefighter suicide. Now don’t twist that into thinking it’s not an important topic. Quite ...

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 ...

When it comes to the selection and hiring of our next generation of firefighters, physical fitness should never be left to chance. The fireground doesn’t care how you look in uniform or what you bench ...

W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) announced the expansion of its GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® Product portfolio with the launch of three advanced moisture barriers—GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® Endure Moisture Barrier, ...