Every September, National Preparedness Month serves as a timely reminder for fire departments to assess their emergency readiness — from equipment and personnel to communication plans and insurance coverage. [...]
Winter creates more than just operational stress for fire departments — it introduces serious risks to structures, equipment, and essential gear. For insurance agents and department leaders, these cold-weather [...]
Summer operations stretch departments thin, often sending personnel and vital gear across counties or even state lines. When wildfires intensify or mutual aid calls arise, portable tools, trailers, and [...]
Deliberate fires consume too much of firefighters’ time. Fire crews have to put out these avoidable fires when they could be more prepared for someone whose life is in [...]
In order to respond to emergency situations, firetrucks need to be in proper working order. Regardless of the season, firetruck maintenance recommendations remain consistent throughout the year. However, the [...]
