If your department received this call, are your members and department trained, equipped and prepared to respond? read more

Urge your members of Congress to support fire sprinklers and volunteer and combination fire departments! read more

Every fire department has their notable firsts. Firsts are important to its history. What are your department’s firsts in terms of diversity and inclusion? read more

School visits, department open houses and old messages don’t resonate with average community members. Public apathy is still a real problem. Are we missing the mark on public education? read more

What is your department’s mutual-aid plan for when the big one hits? read more

We know that cooking is the #1 cause of home fires and fire injuries in America, with $1 billion lost annually in property damage. An interest in technology that limits the high-end temperature of electric-coil elements is growing as a result. read more

If code officials know what responders face, they can address those concerns and work on future code language to improve conditions. If code officials communicate trends, responders can make informed decisions in the field. Communicating is key! read more

Am I suggesting the fire service do away with fire-prevention activities? Absolutely not! But are you doing a disservice to your responsibility to protect your community by using the label “fire prevention?” read more

Urban Fire Forum (UFF) held last week at NFPA headquarters in Quincy, Mass. read more

In departments staffed by volunteers, morale is the most important aspect. While creating a course to help volunteer leaders learn more about the business of running a department, our team came up with the idea for a “Chief People Officer.” read more

It is essential that all responders to understand the changes that have occurred that pertain to NFPA 470 and be well versed in the OSHA requirements. read more

Updates on U.S. house passing next generation 9-1-1 legislation. read more

This five-year program is designed to assist at-risk communities with planning for and mitigating wildfire risks. read more