Dalmatians and the fire service have always been associated with one another, and this beloved spotted dog has become a popular mascot at fire stations across the country. In fact, the public...

There are 7 knots ever firefighter must master early in their career. If you haven’t yet attended a fire academy, I assure you will be required to learn them.  This is one of many...

Technical rescue is a big part of the fire service, and there are surprising differences between low angle and high angle rescue rope rescue. If you are in the process of applying to join your...

If you’ve ever seen a firefighters badge you may have noticed what looks like bugles, but what is the history and meaning behind fire department bugles? Every fire crew member has a defined...

Many aspiring firefighters ask whether or not they can be a firefighter with diabetes, as there are millions of Americans living with diabetes in some form Many do so with such ease and control...

Millions of Americans deal with depression in some form or another, but can you be a firefighter with depression?  It’s a good question, and more common than you may realize. Some suffer...