On the top of my fire chief’s whiteboard, it reads: “Start with the end in mind.” “If not this, then what?” This saying is a reminder to consider what our desired end state should like. If what we are ...

Justin Bailey explains ways that volunteer fire departments can make sure that future officers don't feel as though they weren't prepared to take on their new responsibilities. One thing that’s ...

Captain Stephen Orsini's article in Fire Engineering Magazine discusses modern firefighting and the need for continuous training.

Before you fall off of your chair, let me explain the “forget safety” element of the title of this column. A dictionary definition of safety is “The state of being safe; freedom from the occurrence or ...

Stepping into the role of a line officer in the fire service is both an honor and a challenge. I can remember vividly my own transition from driver operator to lieutenant, I quickly learned that ...

CAL FIRE graduated 38 new company officers on Friday from its Ione Training Center, capping off what the agency called a “milestone year” in its training efforts. Officials said more than 650 company ...