I screw up every now and then. Fine: I screw up a lot in life. I’m pretty sure that’s just an inevitable part of being a human being, and some seasons of life feel like they’re marked by more mistakes ...

Three Detroit Fire Department employees have been named in a payroll fraud investigation conducted by the city’s Office of Inspector General, according to ClickOnDetroit. The report alleges Lt. James ...

The call came in at 2 a.m.: a multi-vehicle accident on the interstate. As the crew responded to the scene, the captain reviewed the details: possible fatalities, multiple injuries, and heavy traffic ...

Firefighters are always reevaluating what works and doesn’t work when it comes to firefighting tactics. We change how we do things based on data, science, and experience. Why aren’t we taking the same ...

If we look back across the history of the fire service, from its earliest days to now, one truth remains: We still run toward the danger while others run away. Whether it’s fire, medical emergencies, ...

You may notice that I titled this “Growing in the Firehouse” instead of “Growing Up in the Firehouse.” Let’s face it: While we do mature and the grey hairs start to show, at the end of the day, we are ...

A firefighter with the Bristol (TN) Fire Department passed away Wednesday while on duty, according to reports. On October 1, 2025, Firefighter/Paramedic Brandon Clawson died while on duty at Fire ...

The acronym SLICE-RS represented a revolutionary advancement in firefighting tactics, not only in its effectiveness but also in the process of leveraging a data-driven, scientific approach. The ...

We live in a polarized America where scrolling through social media often feels like watching a never-ending brawl. Outrage is constant, shock value is currency, and the voices we once held up as ...

W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) announced the expansion of its GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® Product portfolio with the launch of three advanced moisture barriers—GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® Endure Moisture Barrier, ...

I was honored to receive a promotion to the position of fire chief. Within 24 hours of the news breaking of my new opportunity, I received multiple phone calls. While most were filled with ...

When did it become acceptable for chief officers to stop telling the truth? When did “we’re getting by” become the default answer to city administrators, elected officials, and community ...