In the fire department, we promote successful firefighters into leadership positions. Typically, we give our new officer the leadership responsibility of the office, but not the tools/training to ...

After growing up in a Marine Corps family, Tiege Downes enlisted out of high school. As a Marine in a scout-sniper platoon, he deployed overseas and expected he’d go to college after his active-duty ...

The fire service is built on a foundation of bravery, sacrifice, and an unwavering commitment to the safety of our communities. Yet, beyond the flames and smoke, there is another battle that ...

WASHINGTON — The Interior and Agriculture departments announced plans Monday to create a new U.S. Wildland Fire Service, marking a significant reorganization of federal wildfire management as ...

Jason Moore looks back on his firefighter technology articles from 2025, highlighting the most relevant topics for the fire service in 2026. Virtual, augmented, and mixed-reality systems enable ...