Recent Articles
Posted By: Jeffrey Betz
Wed Mar 31st, 2021
One advantage of being in the late years of my firefighting career is that I have accumulated a significant collection of printed and electronic firefighting resource materials. However, there is a limit to the usefulness of these materials, especially the older examples. I recently decided it was t
Posted By: Leigh Hubbard
Mon Mar 22nd, 2021
March 18, 2021The International Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI) launched the Professional Development Matrix to support fire service personnel in their exploration of career possibilities. In addition, it defines opportunities for advancement and evolution within the profession. The ISFS
Posted By: Anthony Avillo, MS
Thu Jan 28th, 2021
Attack Team Entry Checklist
Advancing a hoseline into the fire building must be well coordinated and once past the entry door, can look like a work or art or a train wreck. Often, the problems occur before the door is even opened. The attack process must be done right from beginning to water appli
Posted By: Dave Donohue
Wed Dec 30th, 2020
At their most basic, assessment rubrics are descriptions of performance quality that are used to assess learner performance by clarifying lesson outcome and the desired outcome. Rubrics also provide learners with the qualities their course work should posses for demonstration of content management a
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
