WEBINAR TODAY, 1 pm ET: ow.ly/bbui50Zv4ys Can Confidence: Searching for Life and Fire -with Eric Wheaton Gain can confidence for fireground success by placing quick water ahead of the hoseline between the fire and victims. This enables the search team to slow the uncontrolled fire and combined with isolating the fire room door, we have taken back time to conduct a search. This class showcases the tactical effectiveness of the 2½-gallon pressurized water extinguisher as a first-in fire tool, reducing fire spread and enhancing search safety for occupants and firefighters. It reviews how to effectively use the can and how it supports search with fire containment. Attendees will learn the optimal way to apply water, how much fire an interior hollow core door will contain, how to coordinate with the engine company, and how to properly fill and search with the can. Let's start the lifesaving extinguishment process by applying what could be the fire's first interaction with water.

WEBINAR October 8, 1 pm ET: ow.ly/nbyy50ZLFjk EV Fire Response – Stop the NOISE!! We can do this – Getting back to the basics. -with Dalan Zartman As a fire service, we have been overloaded with the chemistry and thermal behavior of lithium-ion batteries. Yet, we still struggle to hear a clear messaging regarding the tactics, tools and techniques required to combat these fires. This webinar will be a dynamic q and a forum in which Dalan Zartman brings international real world experience dealing with major EV and BESS events to the table. That experience is combined with the scientific foundation of the most credible research projects to provide effective and efficient pathways to make tactical and technical decisions on these incidents and achieve successful outcomes.

When an incident changes by the minute, crews can’t wait for every decision to come from the top. Palm Springs Fire Department Captain Matthew Kearney shares what his department’s response to the May 17, 2025, bombing taught him about decentralized command, training and trusting firefighters to lead. “Trained and trusted to lead.” ow.ly/8xNg50ZPKxS

I’ve watched firefighters try to hide a bad attitude behind a cloud of hot air, thinking that if they talk around the problem long enough, they can call it solved. I’ve learned the hard way that my attitude is my responsibility. I can blame the call, the crew, the chief, the circumstances, or the toy I stepped on that morning, but eventually I have to look in the mirror and do the real work. A better attitude doesn’t come from excuses, empty words, or pretending everything is fine. It takes honesty, effort, listening to others and change. STAY FIRED UP, but you can’t fix a bad attitude with hot air: ow.ly/IH2p50ZPeCK

Dirty gear was once a badge of honor—now it’s a silent threat. Firefighters, how prepared is your department to tackle the hidden costs of cancer? The time to act is NOW. Learn more: ow.ly/G5OU50ZONnf

“I don’t think I’ve ever been to a fire where there wasn’t some sort of miscommunication.” Bryan Reid shares real examples of fireground communication breakdowns and explains why a shared tactical philosophy matters, especially during complex attic fire operations: ow.ly/N2XJ50ZOKPp

WEBINAR TODAY, 12 pm ET: ow.ly/j8xp50ZBzhX Highlighting the Firefighter Challenge League -with Eddie Seaton Highlighting the Firefighter Challenge League, with special guests Melissa Campbell, Chief Engagement Officer for FCL and Huan DeRiggs, the voice of FCL.

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The night before 9/11, 11 FDNY firefighters were together at a party at Engine 73 and Ladder 42. The next day, none would see the sunset. Twenty five years later, we remember them, their families and their sacrifice. We promised never to forget: ow.ly/tJuO50ZMJsG

Twenty five years after 9/11, “Never Forget” requires more than memory. It means teaching the next generation the names, the lessons, the sacrifices, and the stories of those who ran toward danger. Read the latest editorial: ow.ly/xeBt50ZLXP8

WEBINAR September 25, 1 pm ET: ow.ly/bbui50Zv4ys Can Confidence: Searching for Life and Fire -with Eric Wheaton Gain can confidence for fireground success by placing quick water ahead of the hoseline between the fire and victims. This enables the search team to slow the uncontrolled fire and combined with isolating the fire room door, we have taken back time to conduct a search. This class showcases the tactical effectiveness of the 2½-gallon pressurized water extinguisher as a first-in fire tool, reducing fire spread and enhancing search safety for occupants and firefighters. It reviews how to effectively use the can and how it supports search with fire containment. Attendees will learn the optimal way to apply water, how much fire an interior hollow core door will contain, how to coordinate with the engine company, and how to properly fill and search with the can. Let's start the lifesaving extinguishment process by applying what could be the fire's first interaction with water.

Seconds count on the fireground—mastering assembly time can transform your resource deployment and operational success. Ready to sharpen your response? Dive in: ow.ly/60Ub50ZLt5F

WEBINAR TODAY, 1 pm ET: ow.ly/viH250ZyICP Evaluating the Risk of Non-FR Station Wear -with Derek Sang In this webinar, we'll take a closer look at what you wear under your turnout gear—and why it plays a bigger role in your protection than you might expect. Non-FR and synthetic station wear can increase your risk of burn injuries during a flashover, which is why understanding those risks is so important. We'll walk you through how to evaluate your station wear choices and how a systems-level approach to PPE—where every layer works together—can meaningfully improve your safety. Because confident protection starts from the inside out, beginning with the layer closest to your skin.

The lights rise again. Our September Fire Engineering cover honors the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001, including 343 firefighters who made the supreme sacrifice. We remember those who ran toward danger when others fled. We will never forget. 📸 Christopher Torello

WEBINAR TOMORROW, 1 pm ET: ow.ly/viH250ZyICP Evaluating the Risk of Non-FR Station Wear -with Derek Sang In this webinar, we'll take a closer look at what you wear under your turnout gear—and why it plays a bigger role in your protection than you might expect. Non-FR and synthetic station wear can increase your risk of burn injuries during a flashover, which is why understanding those risks is so important. We'll walk you through how to evaluate your station wear choices and how a systems-level approach to PPE—where every layer works together—can meaningfully improve your safety. Because confident protection starts from the inside out, beginning with the layer closest to your skin.

A delivery robot entered an active fireground during a transformer explosion at the Jersey City Main Library. Firefighters had to redirect their attention to an unexpected hazard moving through the scene. As autonomous technology becomes more common, are we prepared for the challenges it creates on the fireground? Read more: ow.ly/nzVO50ZIUy9

WEBINAR September 17, 12 pm ET: ow.ly/j8xp50ZBzhX Highlighting the Firefighter Challenge League -with Eddie Seaton Highlighting the Firefighter Challenge League, with special guests Melissa Campbell, Chief Engagement Officer for FCL and Huan DeRiggs, the voice of FCL.

We keep saying the younger generation is the problem in the volunteer fire service. Maybe we're looking at it backward. They don't need to become us. They need leaders who will teach them the WHY, share the history and give them a reason to carry the mission forward. Are we doing that? Read more: ow.ly/5ckj50ZHM6K

I’ve always believed firefighting is like football–when the fourth quarter starts, you don’t suddenly become a better player. You rely on the work you put in before game day. A victim rescue isn’t the time to discover you’re out of shape, out of practice, or out of sync. When someone needs us, and the game is already on, we’d better be ready to make the big play. STAY FIRED UP and put in the hard work during practice so you don’t fumble during the game! ow.ly/VrR550ZHkUC

There are no shortcuts to excellence: ow.ly/z8gs50ZFJLB

WEBINAR September 9, 1 pm ET: ow.ly/viH250ZyICP Evaluating the Risk of Non-FR Station Wear -with Derek Sang In this webinar, we'll take a closer look at what you wear under your turnout gear—and why it plays a bigger role in your protection than you might expect. Non-FR and synthetic station wear can increase your risk of burn injuries during a flashover, which is why understanding those risks is so important. We'll walk you through how to evaluate your station wear choices and how a systems-level approach to PPE—where every layer works together—can meaningfully improve your safety. Because confident protection starts from the inside out, beginning with the layer closest to your skin.

WEBINAR TODAY, 1 pm ET: ow.ly/NQOZ50Zsn2i Simplify Asset Tracking, Inspections & Repairs with a Visual Inventory -with Ben Tupper and Rob Kandle Most inventory systems make you search through lists. Inqremental lets you see your equipment the way firefighters think—with a visual, mobile-first platform that makes inventory, inspections, repairs, and reporting faster and easier. Equipment disappears. Repair tickets get forgotten. Inventory often lives in spreadsheets that few people enjoy maintaining. Inqremental helps departments simplify those everyday tasks with a visual system crews actually enjoy using. Join us for a live, interactive demonstration where you'll decide what we cover. We'll begin with a quick audience poll, then demonstrate the workflows attendees want to see most and finish with an open Q&A. Whether you're looking to improve accountability, simplify equipment checks, or make inventory management easier across your department, you'll leave with practical ideas you can put to use right away.

Columns are the backbone of building stability—understand how their failure can turn a rescue into a disaster. Firefighters, know what to watch for before it’s too late. Read more: ow.ly/lpLc50ZENVi

Water is your most critical asset on the wildland fireground—can your turret deliver when it counts? Discover how the TITAN™ ELITE is redefining performance to meet the toughest challenges. Stay ahead. #WildlandFire #FireRescue ow.ly/Jhhe50Zz6qH

WEBINAR TODAY, 1 pm ET: ow.ly/qFAC50ZtSPT Leadership from the Bottom Up -with Candace Ashby This fun and engaging personal and professional development class will lay out a one-size-fits-all approach to becoming a better leader. The audience will be taken on a journey to learn how having the right mindset will help you overcome obstacles and make you better. This class also serves as a swift kick in the pants reminder to show up better today than yesterday. No matter what your time or rank, you will walk away from this class fired up to be the rock star you were meant to be and help drive positive change in yourself, your crew, and your organization. This no-nonsense candid conversation discusses real issues plaguing organizations along with tactics on how to improve leadership and communications, build morale, increase productivity, enhance innovation, and provide better customer service. This is not your typical leadership class or for the faint of heart.

You can only perform as well as you prepare. If your training lacks intensity, so will your response. Fire & Rescue pros: Are you truly pushing your limits every drill? ow.ly/UKJm50ZAF50

Simulated or tabletop fire training has value, but it cannot be the finish line for firefighter development. If we only practice isolated fire scenarios without incorporating scenario-based decision making and (as realistic as possible) live fire evolutions, we miss critical opportunities to build confidence, communication, crew coordination, and real-world problem-solving skills. Training should challenge us to think, adapt, communicate, and perform—not simply recognize a simulated fire and apply a predetermined response. STAY FIRED UP and create training that produces slayers who are prepared when the dragon is real: ow.ly/Afi350ZBuit

WEBINAR TODAY, 12 pm ET: ow.ly/NJO250ZmuuI From Documentation to Decisions: How Visual Data and AI Are Reshaping Fire & EMS -with Troy Lachinski Fire and EMS agencies are facing rising call volumes, limited staffing, and increasing documentation demands—yet the way data is captured and used has not kept pace. In this webinar, ImageTrend Sales Engineer Troy Lachinski explores how visual data and responsible AI are changing the future of documentation by helping crews capture more complete, accurate information while reducing time spent on paperwork. Attendees will learn how AI for continuous quality improvement (CQI) supports documentation workflows by identifying missing information, inconsistencies, and quality gaps earlier in the process—before reports reach QA or billing. Throughout, clinical judgment and decision making remain firmly in human hands. The session also looks beyond documentation to show how data becomes actionable in day-to-day operations. Attendees will learn how map-based intelligence can bring critical context—such as hydrants, boundaries, and risk areas—directly into planning and response workflows, improving situational awareness without switching systems. The webinar will also explore how connected learning and unified data help break down silos by bringing operational, clinical, and prevention information together to reveal patterns, strengthen performance, and support smarter, safer emergency response. This webinar is for fire and EMS leaders, crew members, and operations teams looking to better understand how emerging technology can support their people, their mission, and their communities.

AI in the fire service isn't just about chatbots. One of the biggest unlocks is using AI to build the custom software and training tools a department actually needs: ow.ly/vLpM50ZyAIx This command simulation lets firefighters work through dispatch, size up, a 360, radio traffic and arriving units. And that's just one use case.

WEBINAR August 25, 1 pm ET: ow.ly/NQOZ50Zsn2i Simplify Asset Tracking, Inspections & Repairs with a Visual Inventory -with Ben Tupper and Rob Kandle Most inventory systems make you search through lists. Inqremental lets you see your equipment the way firefighters think—with a visual, mobile-first platform that makes inventory, inspections, repairs, and reporting faster and easier. Equipment disappears. Repair tickets get forgotten. Inventory often lives in spreadsheets that few people enjoy maintaining. Inqremental helps departments simplify those everyday tasks with a visual system crews actually enjoy using. Join us for a live, interactive demonstration where you'll decide what we cover. We'll begin with a quick audience poll, then demonstrate the workflows attendees want to see most and finish with an open Q&A. Whether you're looking to improve accountability, simplify equipment checks, or make inventory management easier across your department, you'll leave with practical ideas you can put to use right away.

Lithium-ion battery fires pose complex, large-scale challenges for firefighters—rapid escalation, toxic fumes, and prolonged extinguishing demand new tactics. Are you prepared for the evolving threat? Dive into the critical insights: ow.ly/px6550Zy8B9

If your ratchet strap isn’t ready, you’re already behind. Faster stabilization starts with preparation. Small habit. Big impact on extrication scenes.

WEBINAR August 21, 1 pm ET: ow.ly/qFAC50ZtSPT Leadership from the Bottom Up -with Candace Ashby This fun and engaging personal and professional development class will lay out a one-size-fits-all approach to becoming a better leader. The audience will be taken on a journey to learn how having the right mindset will help you overcome obstacles and make you better. This class also serves as a swift kick in the pants reminder to show up better today than yesterday. No matter what your time or rank, you will walk away from this class fired up to be the rock star you were meant to be and help drive positive change in yourself, your crew, and your organization. This no-nonsense candid conversation discusses real issues plaguing organizations along with tactics on how to improve leadership and communications, build morale, increase productivity, enhance innovation, and provide better customer service. This is not your typical leadership class or for the faint of heart.

🚨 Everyone wants AI, drones, and smart rigs… But skips the plan. No plan = no impact. Fix this first: • Tech audit • Communications • Training Then scale what works. ow.ly/Ne2P50ZwGrS

Understanding the "red flags" before a Mayday can save lives. Dive into the lessons from FF Kyle Wilson’s line-of-duty death and sharpen your incident command instincts now. #FireRescue #IncidentCommand ow.ly/9UKf50ZvNmZ

Welcome to Tactical Decision Gaming (TDGs), where you learn by doing. Today's game: apartment fire. ⁠ Click the link to begin the simulation: ow.ly/FQYb50ZuJbS How a TDG works:⁠ ⁠ - You are the company officer on the first-arriving engine.⁠ - You will be dispatched to a fire.⁠ - Uncertainty is part of the game. You will get some, but not all, information.⁠ - Just like the real world you will arrive at the fire and make decisions.⁠ - Give your size-up IN RADIO LANGUAGE.⁠ - Direct your crew.⁠ - Give orders to the next arriving companies IN RADIO LANGUAGE.⁠ ⁠ That’s it. Do your best! Have fun! Learn!

Emotional maturity should be a skill we work on daily, not an optional trait. Recognize your emotions, manage them, and set the tone others will follow. Before you walk through the station doors, check your attitude, and if it’s deeper than one bad day, seek help from a mentor or professional. STAY FIRED UP and remember, nobody deserves your bad day: ow.ly/YzfM50ZuIYm

WEBINAR TODAY, 1 pm ET: ow.ly/IxA550ZlfxT Advanced Auto Extrication -with Nick Herlihy In this webinar, viewers will be taught challenging and difficult extrication scenarios which require advanced skills to stabilize vehicles, gain entry, and remove patients entrapped and entangled in the wreckage. Students will learn about tactical extrication scenarios and receive insights into the latest techniques, personal coaching, instruction, and the opportunity to practice learned skills.

You don’t need rank to teach. The firehouse kitchen, the rig, the ride back from a job… that’s the real classroom. If you’ve learned it, pass it on. That’s how this job gets better. Your legacy = who you build, not just what you did. More: ow.ly/J5lx50Zunv5

WEBINAR August 12, 12 pm ET: ow.ly/NJO250ZmuuI From Documentation to Decisions: How Visual Data and AI Are Reshaping Fire & EMS -with Troy Lachinski Fire and EMS agencies are facing rising call volumes, limited staffing, and increasing documentation demands—yet the way data is captured and used has not kept pace. In this webinar, ImageTrend Sales Engineer Troy Lachinski explores how visual data and responsible AI are changing the future of documentation by helping crews capture more complete, accurate information while reducing time spent on paperwork. Attendees will learn how AI for continuous quality improvement (CQI) supports documentation workflows by identifying missing information, inconsistencies, and quality gaps earlier in the process—before reports reach QA or billing. Throughout, clinical judgment and decision making remain firmly in human hands. The session also looks beyond documentation to show how data becomes actionable in day-to-day operations. Attendees will learn how map-based intelligence can bring critical context—such as hydrants, boundaries, and risk areas—directly into planning and response workflows, improving situational awareness without switching systems. The webinar will also explore how connected learning and unified data help break down silos by bringing operational, clinical, and prevention information together to reveal patterns, strengthen performance, and support smarter, safer emergency response. This webinar is for fire and EMS leaders, crew members, and operations teams looking to better understand how emerging technology can support their people, their mission, and their communities.

Search ahead of the hoseline… still debating it? This truck crew knocks back fire with an extinguisher and hits the bedrooms before the line even gets inside. Seconds matter. So do decisions. ow.ly/mMm850Zs7tv

Leadership in the fire service comes with a target on your back. Every decision, whether it's on the fireground or in the station, will be questioned at some point by someone. That's part of the job. The key isn't avoiding criticism—it's handling it professionally. Listen, address concerns honestly, and resolve conflict without letting emotions take over. A good leader protects relationships while standing by sound decisions. Your credibility isn't built by winning every argument; it's earned through consistency, respect, and the way you respond when you're under pressure. STAY FIRED UP and know that not all criticism and conflict is capital punishment: ow.ly/aJuo50Zowbu

Wildland fire streams face new challenges as traditional nozzles fall short in today’s intense conditions. Discover how advanced nozzle tech boosts suppression efficiency and reliability. Don’t let outdated tools cost lives. Read more: ow.ly/jwms50ZqL3G #WildlandFire #FireTech

How are you minimizing risks on the fireground? Mastering risk/frequency analysis is critical to firefighter safety and mission success. Learn key strategies from Frank Viscuso’s essential guide. Read more: ow.ly/Pg4r50ZpqTS #FirefighterSafety #RiskManagement

WEBINAR July 31, 1 pm ET: ow.ly/IxA550ZlfxT Advanced Auto Extrication -with Nick Herlihy In this webinar, viewers will be taught challenging and difficult extrication scenarios which require advanced skills to stabilize vehicles, gain entry, and remove patients entrapped and entangled in the wreckage. Students will learn about tactical extrication scenarios and receive insights into the latest techniques, personal coaching, instruction, and the opportunity to practice learned skills.

What looks different today compared to 20+ years ago? Tactics. Priorities. Safety. Culture. We want to hear from you. Drop your answer in the comments by July 27. Your response could be featured in Fire Engineering Magazine. Include your name, rank, department, and state if you want to be considered.

When building systems fail in high-rise or underground fires, can your hoseline tactics and smoke control adapt using only your gear? Explore critical engineering solutions every Fire & Rescue pro must know: ow.ly/Cr0L50ZojFX

After 250 years, still serving with pride and dedication! ow.ly/WsFA50ZnPCy

Trapped in smoke, a 15-month-old’s rescue in Jersey City challenges our tactics and resolve. How do we balance risk and speed when every second counts? Dive into critical reflections from the front lines. #FireRescue #SearchAndRescue ow.ly/r8f750Zn0hz

Your Experience Matters. Fire Engineering and VIKING are conducting a brief survey on turnout gear fit, mobility, and performance for women firefighters. We’re looking for feedback from firefighters, officers, chiefs and training personnel to help better understand real-world operational challenges. ✔ Brief survey ✔ Open to fire service professionals ✔ Four participants will be selected to win a $25 Visa gift card Share your perspective here:ow.ly/BFsi50Zmzuk

"More training isn’t the enemy of volunteer recruitment—it’s the *right* training delivered effectively that keeps your team growing strong. Fire & Rescue leaders, are your training topics hitting the mark? 🔥🚒 #VolunteerFirefighter #FireTraining ow.ly/HLOE50Zmsey"