One particularly tough circumstance that can stall an attack from the outset is a violent condition directly behind the door you are trying to gain access through. I refer not to just a “good fire” in ...

A critical component of engine company firefighters’ equipment is a means to secure doors in the open position when they stretch handlines. Numerous tools and techniques are available to accomplish ...

Let’s say that you work in an engine company in a department that has decent staffing. When you report for duty, what tactical position do you hope for? The answer for 99 percent of firefighters is ...