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Mentoring: The Next Generation Won’t Just Happen

Dr. Harry Carter shares the difference between mentoring and coaching and...

Article • July 24th, 2014
Karpluk: Book Quotes to Help You Become Better

Les Karpluk pulls quotes two books that helps firefighters see the fire...

Blog • July 23rd, 2014
Carter: Getting It All Done Requires a Bit of Time Management

When you do not schedule the events in your life, you do not control your...

Blog • July 10th, 2014

Karpluk: Five Myths on Fire Service Leadership

Les Karpluk looks at five beliefs that people don't really understand...

Blog • July 4th, 2014
Pennington: Training to the Tip of Perfection

Firefighters should take their training as serious as the hardened warriors...

Blog • June 30th, 2014
Ballam: Spending Quality Time in Fire Apparatus Cabs

The best way to get a feel of the different options and features of...

Blog • June 25th, 2014

Strategy & Tactics

Fire Destroys N.C. Carpet Cleaning Business

Sharon Myers
The Dispatch, Lexington, N.C.
Created: August 1, 2014

Firefighters contained the blaze to the garage bays of the Thomasville...
Five-alarm Fire Spreads Through Two Calif. Homes

Robert Salonga
San Jose Mercury News
Created: July 31, 2014

San Jose firefighters said the fire spread to a second home and it was...

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Rescue & Special Ops

A Blueprint for Success to Developing a Technical Rescue Team

by Bob Duemmel
Created: March 10, 2014

This is the first of a five-part series on the development of a technical...
Unorthodoxed Confined Space Rescue Challenges N.J. Responders

by Michael Daley
Created: March 10, 2014

Firehouse contributor Michael Daley provides an in-depth view of a very...

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Technology & Communications

Pa. County 911 Faces Lawsuit Over Fatal Fire Dispatch

Bob Kalinowski
The Citizens' Voice, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
Created: July 31, 2014

The lawyers representing the family of a 52-year-old woman who died in a...
Wildfire Officials Say Drone Interfered with Air Attacks

The Associated Press
Created: July 29, 2014

The person was trying to get video of the blaze and when authorities said...

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Training

Fire Research: Does Your Toolbox Have All the Proper Tools

by Dr. Harry Carter
Created: August 4, 2014

For many years, Harry Carter was a voice in the wilderness crying out for...
Family Sues Program After Texas Firefighter's Death

Anita Hassan
Houston Chronicle
Created: August 4, 2014

A 46-year-old Atascocita captain was hyperthermic and went into cardiac...

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Wildland

Two Fire Trucks Damaged During Calif. Wildfire

Firehouse.com News
Created: August 3, 2014

A Redding Fire Department engine suffered significant damage at the Eiler...
California Governor Declares Emergency Amid Fires

The Associated Press
Created: August 3, 2014

Gov. Jerry Brown's order Saturday night came as fires in other West Coast...

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Politics & Law

California Governor Declares Emergency Amid Fires

The Associated Press
Created: August 3, 2014

Gov. Jerry Brown's order Saturday night came as fires in other West Coast...
Breast Pumping Issue Gets Arizona Dept. in Hot Water

Darren DaRonco
The Arizona Daily Star, Tucson
Created: August 3, 2014

A paramedic is suing Tucson for failing to provide an adequate space to...

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Leadership & Command

Fire Research: Does Your Toolbox Have All the Proper Tools

by Dr. Harry Carter
Created: August 4, 2014

For many years, Harry Carter was a voice in the wilderness crying out for...
Former Pasco Fire Chief Tapped for Mudslide Panel in Washington

Geoff Folsom
Tri-City Herald (Kennewick, Wash.)
Created: August 4, 2014

The group will review the March 22 incident that killed 43 in Oso.

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Firefighter Safety

Seven Key Actions and Observations for Safety Officers

by Jeffrey Pindelski
Created: September 19, 2013

Jeffrey Pindelski discusses the key points for an incident safety officer...
Driver with Python Around Neck Crashes Car into N.Y. Fire Station

Firehouse.com News
Created: August 5, 2014

"Weird, very weird. You don't think someone's going to be driving around...

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Emergency Vehicles & Operations

Fire & Rescue Apparatus Maintenance Roundtable

by Ed Ballam
Created: January 4, 2013

When it comes to fire apparatus maintenance issues, you would be correct to...
Two Fire Trucks Damaged During Calif. Wildfire

Firehouse.com News
Created: August 3, 2014

A Redding Fire Department engine suffered significant damage at the Eiler...

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Fire Prevention & Investigation

Ky. Fire Station, Apparatus Destroyed by Blaze

Firehouse.com News
Created: August 5, 2014

An engine, a tanker and two other vehicles were destroyed.
Three-alarm Blaze Rips Through San Fran Hotel During Rehab

Kale Williams, J.K. Dineen and Vivian Ho
San Francisco Chronicle
Created: August 5, 2014

Seven construction workers were transported for smoke inhalation.

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Funding & Grants

Global Perspective on Fire Station Space, Land Use

by Janet A. Wilmoth
Created: July 1, 2014

Architect Theodore Galante has visited fire stations around the globe to...
Privatization Not in Cards For Some Illinois Fire Depts.

Cody Bozarth
Jacksonville Journal-Courier, Ill.
Created: June 28, 2014

While privatization of fire departments is uncommon, it's not unheard of...

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Health & Wellness

Ohio Firefighters Who Don't Exercise May Face Discipline

Natalie Trusso Cafarello
The Blade, Toledo, Ohio
Created: July 14, 2014

Sylvania Township officials wants to punish firefighters who don't exercise...
Study: 70 Percent of Firefighters are Overweight

Mary Macvean
Los Angeles Times
Created: July 11, 2014

Obesity is a major threat to firefighter health and safety.

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Careers

A Return to College Life

by Cynthia Mills
Created: March 15, 2013

As my husband returns to college to get his degree, this means that his...
Longtime Pittsburgh Fire Union President Retires

Michael Hasch
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Created: August 1, 2014

Joseph E. King retired after 40 years on the job and 28 years as Local 1...

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Industry Insights

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Fart in Tenn. Firehouse Has Lasting Results for Several
The firefighter who passed gas lost consciousness after being placed in a...
Ky. Fire Station, Apparatus Destroyed by Blaze
An engine, a tanker and two other vehicles were destroyed.
Two Fire Trucks Damaged During Calif. Wildfire
A Redding Fire Department engine suffered significant damage at the Eiler...
Judge: FDNY Should Pay Firefighter Sacked for Cocaine Use
The judge said the firefighter was suffering from PTSD due to a number of...
San Bernardino to Consider Outsourcing Fire Department
Cal Fire and San Bernardino County are among the agencies under...

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