During the design and specification process for new pumpers, members often focus on the concepts that are important to them depending on their riding assignments and on-the-job experience. One of the ...

The Evanston Fire Department last week announced key promotions they say will improve the department’s operations. The department said these promotions coincide with the creation of two new field ...

Evanston Fire Department Fire Apparatus Operator Robert Byrne retired Saturday after more than 20 years of service. Beginning his career in Evanston in September 2001 as a firefighter and paramedic, ...

Preserving the quality of our apparatus is vital to our success on the fireground and, unlike other tasks that can be scheduled for once a week, month or year, apparatus checks must be performed daily ...

In last month’s column (“Know Your Response Area,” p. 98), I gave you some ideas on how to get involved with the International Fire Fighter and EMS Safety Stand Down, sponsored by the International ...

If your department has any type of ladder truck, you must know how to use it to the full extent of its capabilities. In other words, there’s no excuse for not understanding how to maximize the ...

KSHB 41 reporter Megan Abundis covers Kansas City, Missouri, including neighborhoods in the southern part of the city. Share your story idea with Megan. The Kansas City, Missouri, Fire Department has ...

The Cincinnati Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of its firefighters, Fire Apparatus Operator Michael Thompson.Thompson, who joined the Cincinnati Fire Department 1997, died after nearly 24 ...