Can firefighter shooting deaths be prevented? with Marc Bashoor
On May 15, Appleton, Wisconsin Engineer Mitch Lundgaard was shot and killed while on a medical run. A police officer was shot and survived, as did a bystander who was […]
May 2019
A Female USFS Firefighter’s Story of Harassment with Abby Bolt
Battalion Chief Abby Bolt was a 22-year veteran firefighter in the US Forest Service. She quit last month, posting a version of her resignation letter on the internet. In it, […]
The Fire Officer’s Guide to Occupational Safety & Health with Ron Kanterman
How safe are you as a firefighter? Do you don all your gear before you make entry, or do you take a risk, thinking you may save someone else? What […]
Finding Hidden Fires with Danny Sheridan
Some structure fires are pretty easy to find. The seat of the fire is obvious. It’s the calls reporting a light haze of smoke that get tricky. The fire could […]
When Firefighters Visit Therapists with Courtney Stewart
By now, you’ve heard over and over about the value of professional counseling. But, I know, you’re probably still skeptical. Maybe you think it’s too-touchy feely. Maybe you’re worried that […]
Retaining Volunteer Firefighters with Ed Dolan
A lot of volunteer fire departments are worried about the dwindling number of new recruits. But what about holding onto the members already in the ranks? That takes a little […]
Primary Search Considerations with Dave LeBlanc
When you hear the term “primary search,” what comes to mind? Is it something an engine crew does while they’re advancing the line? Or is it the job of the […]
Lost in a Structure Fire with Alex Davis
Have you ever become lost in a burning structure? It‘ll cause a pretty severe pucker factor, as my Air Force friends call it. And, yes, becoming lost in a fire […]