Since 2008, firefighters have increasingly used unmanned aerial vehicles to help fight fires. Since that time, UAVs, or drones, have increasingly become part of standard operations for many fire [...]
When most people think of a firefighter, the image that comes to mind is a muscular young person in the prime of life, perhaps rushing into a burning building [...]
First responders handle stressful situations regularly. It’s practically in the job description. Fire departments deal with life and death, trauma and uncertainty as a matter of course. Even so, [...]
If you have a client who knows someone who is interested in becoming a firefighter, you may want to have a sit-down discussion with them about what it takes [...]
While a fire department provides a crucial community service, the agency itself isn’t free from disaster threats. Litigation is a time-consuming, expensive process that can make it difficult for [...]
It seems that every time disaster strikes, citizens realize that firefighters are some of our nation’s true heroes. However, many are not above suing their local fire inspector for [...]
When it comes to firefighting services, having business intelligence as a part of its operations is key to making informed decisions from the top. In fact, almost half of [...]
With winter weather settling throughout the country, members of fire services have to brave the elements while trying to get their job done. From heavy snowfall to drizzling sleet [...]
The firefighting profession is one that can be emotional and stressful. From burn victims to cleaning up after a natural disaster, first responders see and feel various traumatic events [...]
Every year, nearly 60,000 firefighters sustain an injury in the line of duty. From smoke inhalation to falling objects to burns, they can experience many different risks on a call. Another [...]
