After the deadly 2017 fire season, there should be no question that the current wildland fire environment is a very complex and dynamic arena. There are numerous reasons for this complexity, some of ...

A Note from Jim: The stated objective of this story is to introduce you to some notions that may be of imme-diate help to circle track engines operating under rules that allow non-OEM parts. It is ...

This class demonstrates how to operate efficiently using firefighter safety research to enhance fireground tactics. Controlling the flow path is the cornerstone of the course. Students receive ...

UL Firefighters Safety Research Institute – UL FSRI Advisory Board Member, Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel discusses tactical considerations to avoid getting caught in the flow path while ...

Brian Teears explains how fire dynamics has changed as a result of modern construction and, thus, why officers and firefighters must account for this in terms of how heat, air and water interact.