NFPA
Do firefighters write policies and procedures in your fire department?
Why haven't the IAFF and IAFC included professional psychologists who are trained and experienced in police and public safety psychology in developing mental health and wellness standards for the fire service?
How Does Interior Structural Firefighting Still Exist?
When viewed "side by side", the way we conduct interior structural firefighting operations is completely at odds with how we are required to approach a hazardous materials incident. Why is that? How does OSHA allow it?
How to buy non-firefighting PPE
With the median cost of a structural firefighting ensemble (without SCBA) being $1,500 or more, cash-strapped fire and EMS departments can't afford to lose that gear to a CBRN exposure. Fortunately, there are a growing number of solution alternatives to the protective clothing challenges for fire and EMS departments.