Improved Situational Preparedness

Improved Situational Preparedness

First-arriving resources have far less time to accurately size up the expanding incident, implement strategic objectives, and direct tactical actions that result in a positive outcome.
10 min read
Firefighters operate at the scene of a fire in a vacant residence

Does this Plywood Make Me Look Vacant?

In the urban environment, boarded-up windows are not an excuse for a passive approach. A smart, aggressive fire attack and search are required to ensure…
7 min read
Technical Footprints

Technical Footprints

FireRescue’s editor-in-chief looks the impact firefighters can have at technical rescue and extrication scenes.
5 min read
Managing Stress

Managing Stress

Nicola Davies provides a number of stress management techniques that firefighters can use to keep stress from overwhelming them.
9 min read