Fire Engineering

This article puts a data-backed challenge in front of company officers and training officers: Are your first three companies actually prepared to conduct fire attack and search simultaneously? Department response models, staffing, initial assignments and training need to reflect what the rescue data tells us about victim survivability. Read more: ow.ly/KmC95106ITY

Do you know what your thermal imager is really showing you? Explore practical training drills, image interpretation, and fireground applications in this free e-book by Instructors Graeme Cross and Joseph DeVito, sponsored by Bullard. Download your copy. Get the Free TIC Training Guide: ow.ly/3Klv5106vYW

A tanker struck a New Orleans river cruise with 129 passengers on board on Friday, partially submerging the boat. Rescues were underway on the Mississippi River, officials say. ow.ly/pQqa5106C1f

A combination of extreme fire behavior and human error contributed to the deaths of four #firefighters who were overtaken by a wildfire on Colorado’s Western Slope this summer, according to a federal investigation. fireengineering.com/firefigh…

In vehicle extrication, seconds save lives. It’s not just the gear, but the skill and speed to wield it that make the difference. Are your cutting teams ready for anything? Read more: ow.ly/J7pa5104iEX

WEBINAR TODAY, 1 pm ET: ow.ly/VAog50ZWsZo Tactics for Life -with Brian Brush Where the term “aggressive” was once deeply connected to recklessness, today it is more closely associated with anticipation in planning, assertive decisions, and proactive actions. This is how we stay ahead of the incident power curve, properly positioning at the tactical level through a deeper understanding of the dynamics of our environment. Collectively we now have a much greater awareness to the degree in which time affects the fireground. The objectives of this class aim to inform the decisions of today’s fire officers using the information of today. Relying purely on experience is not sufficient for the higher accountability world in which we live, public trust in our profession, and expectations of the positions we hold as officers. This webinar will provide the appropriate blend of experience and evidence that is necessary to support command competence and confidence in the explanation and execution of duties and decisions.

Death Toll Rises to Eight in Brooklyn Building Collapse: ow.ly/fTAx510664b At least eight people have died after a three-story building in Brooklyn collapsed at the edge of a construction site, New York City’s mayor said Thursday, as firefighters kept digging through the rubble to find others who may be trapped beneath the wreckage. The building came down Wednesday afternoon. At least 17 people have been injured, including three firefighters, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said.

At least eight people have died after a three-story building in #Brooklyn collapsed at the edge of a construction site, New York City’s mayor said Thursday. #FDNY crews continued to search for survivors. fireengineering.com/technica…

WEBINAR TODAY, 1 pm ET: ow.ly/sxHs50ZGFlu Company Officer Development -with Jason Hoevelmann This webinar is designed to arm new and aspiring Company Officers with the essential skills needed to navigate the challenges of mid-level management. It focuses on the core responsibilities that define the modern frontline supervisor, providing the administrative, interpersonal, and leadership foundation necessary to effectively manage a fire company, ensuring a smooth transition from follower to leader. Key Learning Objectives: - Interpersonal Supervision: Techniques for managing conflict, conducting meaningful performance evaluations, and mentorship. - Company-Level Administration: Essential tasks like shift reports, documentation, and managing equipment records. - Leadership Principles: Implementing a daily philosophy that ensures crew accountability, training compliance, and morale.

A building collapsed Wednesday in Brooklyn, and people were trapped in the rubble, the #FDNY said. ow.ly/Xvsw5105VTh

Three members of a family died in a house #fire early Saturday in #Louisiana, according to a report. fireengineering.com/firefigh…

This is an older image, but the message still holds true today! Let’s remember our Brothers and Sisters who are not only fire service family, but are serving our country, too. Keep them in your thoughts and prayers, and may they ALL come home very soon! To ALL Veterans, young and old, of all races and many wars – THANK YOU!! -- Paul Combs ow.ly/Q6S05105Q4X

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A minivan crashed into people outside a metro station in Los Angeles during rush hour Tuesday, killing three and critically injuring the driver and at least two others, authorities said. ow.ly/jfUh5105K5B