Recent Articles
Posted By: Eric Dreiman
Mon Nov 30th, 2020
OverviewThis article provides techniques and technical information for the use of ground ladders at emergency scenes. It is designed to be used as part of a hands-on class over the use of ground ladders.The Click Method
Some situations may require a ladder to be extended without being able to act
Posted By: Frank Leeb
Tue Jul 14th, 2020
COVID-19 has greatly impacted the fire service as it has for every other aspect of daily life. This insidious virus has claimed many lives and sickened many others while stressing fire and EMS services alike. This has required adjustments to the realities of our new normal as we move forward. There
Posted By: Sarah Graham
Wed Apr 22nd, 2020
Imagine this horrific scenario: You hug your son or daughter as they head out the door to school. Hours later you get a call from the principal. Your child has been severely burned in a science classroom demonstration and is being transported to a burn center. Later, as you’re caring for your child
Posted By: Jack Sullivan, CSP, CFPS
Wed Apr 8th, 2020
Everyone in the country is preoccupied with issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Firefighters,EMTs and other emergency personnel are concerned about their potential exposure to the virus as theygo about providing essential emergency services for the citizens in their service area. Each day bring
Posted By: Brian Zaitz, MS, CTO, EFO, CFO
Wed Apr 8th, 2020
With the current status of the nation focused on the COVID-19 Pandemic, most fire stations across the country are limiting travel and visitors. In addition, many are cancelling or postponing trainings to assist with the social distancing. That being said, company level training must continue to main
