There are all sorts of fascinating myths surrounding the fire service. It’s hard to tell where some of them originated, but they can create some pretty strange if not superstitious fears. For...
Category: Firefighter Knowledge
As a firefighter, you think a lot about how fire spreads, but probably not so much about what it weighs. Indeed, fire is not weightless, so it must weigh something. Exactly how much does fire...
If we told you to close your eyes and picture the color fire engine red, you could do so with ease, right? It’s a very distinct hue, albeit an informal one, but still highly recognizable. Have you...
If you’re a firefighter or training to become one, then you’re going to hear about Kelly Days sooner or later. You don’t want to appear inexperienced by asking your fellow firefighters about...
When preparing a fire engine for transportation out to the source of a fire, lots of equipment must be packed in there, including the fire hose. That usually requires a configuration for organizing...
According to a news article from Inc., the ideal amount of vacation time is approximately eight days. Most people can just go to their boss or manager and request time off, but how does it work for...