Dangers of Outdated Firehouses
The job of a firefighter isn’t what it used to be. Outside of responding to fire emergencies, firefighters treat sick or injured people, report to
Introducing Board Member Ryan Majcen
As the Executive Director of Firefighters and EMS Fund I am excited to introduce our newest board member. I recently sat down with Ryan Majcen
More Fire Doesn’t Mean More Firefighters
When it comes to fire safety, a simple formula reigns true: The more firefighters in a certain area, the safer that community tends to be.
2019 Executive Director’s Report
As 2019 comes to a close, it can be seen plainly that this past year has enabled us to lay the foundation for a new
Fire Department Budget Increases: Why We Need Them
Most people don’t like paying taxes. Money taken out of a paycheck isn’t something to get excited about, and it’s one of the driving reasons
A Firehouse in Need, Poughkeepsie, New York
Nestled in the Hudson Valley, right between Albany and New York City, is the small town of Poughkeepsie, New York. At 5.1 sq mi, the
Fire Departments Using Social Media to Highlight Critical Issues
As we already know and have covered extensively, insufficient funding has caused firefighters across the country to work longer hours with fewer resources to effectively
Three Things to Know About Fire Department Response Times
In a fire or other emergency, there is one thing that matters almost more than any other, response time. Every other aspect of the job
Expanding Residential Sprinkler Ordinances Critical for Fire Service Professionals
One of the most critical public policy issues facing the fire service today is the implementation and expansion of residential sprinkler ordinances in the states.
Rethinking Firefighter Rules of Engagement at Vacant Building Fires
Recently, we covered how new building methods and materials are making structural fires more dangerous. New synthetic building materials and cost-cutting building methods all contribute
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