John Badman|The Telegraph Alton fire trucks supply multiple hose lines Monday during pump tactics training at the Don Twitchell Memorial Fire Station. John Badman|The Telegraph Two instructors from ...

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), International Association of Fire Chiefs’ Volunteer and Combination Officers Section (VCOS), and the International Society of Fire Service Instructors ...

Water application by firefighters is the foundation of firefighting. The American fire service has used water as the primary extinguishing agent since the beginning of bucket brigades, such as ...

How many times have you complained either out loud or under your breath about your fire department’s training program or lack thereof? How many times have you thought, “Somebody needs to update our ...

During the design and specification process for new pumpers, members often focus on the concepts that are important to them depending on their riding assignments and on-the-job experience. One of the ...

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KABC) -- The Ventura County Fire Department is using a new technology called pump pods. It is a water recirculating machine that allows firefighters to conserve the water they ...

Firefighting is a fast-paced job — one that demands constant adaptability, quick decision-making and teamwork to succeed. Staying ready for a range of diverse challenges, from leading rescue ...