Watch now! | Welcome to Forged in Research, a behind-the-scenes webcast exploring the creation of the Doctor of Fire Integrated Research (DFIR) program, an applied doctoral degree designed for scholar ...

Emergency service leaders generally lack an education in the science of management. Although the topic of leadership is commonly taught in the emergency service training regiment, true management ...

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 ...

Paul Chrostowski, Ph.D., QEP is an environmental health scientist with more than 40 years of experience in assessing health risks from exposure to chemicals in the workplace and environment. He is an ...

A new scientific study is raising concerns for firefighters about what’s in their turnout gear, especially newer gear marketed as “PFAS-free.” Researchers analyzing 12 sets of used turnout gear from ...

The State of Michigan Firefighter Training Council will require firefighters to take 36 hours of continue education training every three years to continue to serve as a firefighter. The new ...

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 is built on a foundation of camaraderie, courage, and a shared mission to protect and serve. Yet, like any profession, it is vulnerable to the pressures of everyday operations, human ...

Probationary firefighters for the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) graduate in Queens. Photo: FDNY PIO At the core of any probationary firefighter training program are the Xs and Os: the technical ...

Fire service leadership has existed since the introduction of the first organized fire brigades of ancient Rome. Over the centuries, leadership has morphed into the traditional styles we recognize ...

WYOMING, MN—Rosenbauer America has been awarded two orders from U.S. Navy Fire & Emergency Services for a total of 10 medium-duty rescue vehicles valued at more than $5.3 million. Procured through the ...

Two Sacramento Fire Department employees leveraged their positions to buy the home of an emotionally and mentally vulnerable elderly woman, repeatedly worked on the property while on duty and profited ...