There’s an unusual fire department in Fairbanks, Alaska. It’s called the University Fire Department. It serves the University of Alaska’s Troth Yeddha’ campus and nearby North Star Borough from two […]
Once upon a time, there was VES. Then, thanks to the FDNY, came VEIS-vent, enter, isolate, search. Problem is, while the concept is still sound, it’s becoming harder to isolate […]
If you want something done, sometimes the best solution is to do it yourself. That can apply to fire service training, too. My guest today was a young firefighter when […]
If your department doesn’t operate its own ambulances, there’s a third-party operator transporting your patients. But what happens when that company doesn’t meet your standards for response time? It can […]
Today, we’re talking electric vehicles. If you live in LA, like I do, you see them every day. Teslas are everywhere and with various hybrids of every make. But there […]
This is a special double edition of Code 3. We take a look back at the terror attacks of September 11, 2001 in New York City. By now, you know […]
Fighting wildland fires is very different than structure fires. For starters, wildland guys sleep on the ground for days at a time. And then there’s the lack of hydrants on […]
Sitting in the right front seat of a rig means a lot more than giving orders on the fireground. In fact, that’s a small part of the job. Sure, it’s […]
Just about everyone in the fire service will—at some time—have the opportunity to be an Incident Commander, for a few minutes at least. Then the Battalion Chief, or another chief […]
Does your department require firefighters to be EMTs or Paramedics? It seems like most career departments do these days. What if it doesn’t? Does that mean you don’t need to […]