Engineer Jeff Spinelli from Winter Park (FL) came up with an interesting thought. He wanted to know what the exact distance the Engine had to park away from the TruckContinue readingEngine’s Point of View

It’s that time of the year again, it’s hard to believe that time goes by so quickly. Three years ago this website was created as a neutral, unbiased and un-intimidatingContinue readingHappy 3rd Birthday to Us!

We received these images from some of the brothers over at Brotherhood Instructors Jamie Morelock from Toledo (OH) and Andrew Brassard from Milton, Ontario. We thought it would be neatContinue readingHistory Lesson

We wanted to apologize for taking the site down yesterday. We were hacked, so we felt it was best to take the site down to prevent any additional issues. SomeContinue readingYesterday

Engineer George Humphrey Gary (IN) Fire Dept Engine Company 7 sent in these photos of a left handed saw. Most saws have the ability to be changed to allow theContinue readingLeft Handed Saw

Loundon County (VA) Fire released its comprehensive investigative report on the Medowood Court fire that occurred on May 25, 2008. This fire resulted in seven of their members receiving injuries,Continue readingLoudoun Report

Well you know what they say… “The one thing that all cops and firemen have in common is the fact that they all wanted to become firemen.” Jason Meyer fromContinue readingCops & Firemen

We have received a number of email requests to post the following information, too many to give any one person credit for it. The link is to the FDNY ForcibleContinue readingFDNY Forcible Entry Guide

Most people only know of the first two positions when dealing with the multi position waterway. Unfortunately we are now learning of a third, the launch position. (photo from the NIOSHContinue readingAerial, Waterway, or Launch Position