Fire safety is not only something you have to think about when at home but when at the workplace as well. It’s about more than saving lives, even if that is the most paramount concern when...
Category: Firefighter Knowledge
You don’t have to experience a wildfire in your area to want to safeguard your home from danger. Some homeowners may believe they’ve properly fireproofed their homes only to be rudely awoken when...
Fire burns at a temperature range of 400 to 9,000 degrees Fahrenheit depending on how much oxygen the fire contains and its source. You know how incredibly hot a fire can get, but what about cold?...
Your pool is officially open for another season, but it’s also running low on water. You hate using the garden hose to refill the pool, as it takes forever to get the water levels right. Can’t...
Although we associate fires primarily with the color orange (and perhaps other fiery hues such as red or yellow), in actuality, fire comes in all sorts of unique colors. The hue depends on the type...
As an aspiring firefighter, you’ll learn a lot of terms to prepare you for your career. Fire overhaul is one term you’ll undoubtedly hear as you progress through your education and training. What...