The acronym SLICE-RS represented a revolutionary advancement in firefighting tactics, not only in its effectiveness but also in the process of leveraging a data-driven, scientific approach. The ...

Firefighters are always reevaluating what works and doesn’t work when it comes to firefighting tactics. We change how we do things based on data, science, and experience. Why aren’t we taking the same ...

Arizona’s senators and governor have raised questions about the initial firefighting tactics used against the wildfire that started July 4 with a lightning strike. The Interior Department on Wednesday ...

The inclusion of a fourth firefighter to an engine company crew means that a firefighter can be assigned as the door position/to manage pinch points, to allow the line to move in on a fire more ...

The Bardstown, KY, Fire Department built a foam trailer that equips it to conduct offensive attack at a fire at a bourbon distillery rickhouse. The addition of aerators to the tip on aerial apparatus ...