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...

Tanks must have an adequate water supply and be properly maintained so that they are working during emergencies.

Psychological trauma is real, especially for first responders. OSHA reports that one of the top causes of firefighter deaths is suicide.

Bromides can act as central nervous system depressant and can lead to irritability, confusion and coordination problems, as well as hallucinations and coma.

One important item in the surface water rescue standard (as in all the others) is the choice and utilization of the appropriate PPE.

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...

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has developed a series of materials to assist businesses, government offices, and schools in preparing for and...

As industrial firefighters, we need to develop safety officers who are members of our team and understand what makes our work different.

IRECA's rope rescue competition in Houston helped this operator learn to do more with less.