Many public first responders will default to the, “I am taking command of this incident” mind set without recognizing or acknowledging that there are...

In the aftermath of any major catastrophe it is all too easy to find fault; fault with anybody or anything, just so long as we can fix blame.

When the big bell rings it is "all hands on deck" to load up and get underway. We have to remember the most important element, namely communication with...

To determine if the benefits of using HF outweigh the risks, you need to understand how and why it was utilized in the first place.

Unfortunately, even the most sophisticated detection and alarm systems have one inherent drawback: no alarm is of any value if no one is around to hear it...

I have revisited chlorine in the hope that my small contribution may engender a heightened sense of urgency and increased awareness of the risks of allowing...

Possible exposure to unknown chemicals prompted fire officials to order a second alarm.

The ground gave way beneath the outriggers of the mobile crane.

Railroads have been operating under 30-day speed restrictions in the wake of Feb. 6 accident in Saskatchewan.

A deluge-type fire suppression system had been accidentally activated.