When combating blazing infernos, firefighters around the world rely on a powerful ally: wet water. Amid sounding redundant, this extraordinary substance, commonly known as "wetting agent," has emerged ...

In the field of fire and emergency services, knowledge and skills transfer is not just a matter of imparting technical expertise but also fostering leadership, resilience, and emotional intelligence.

OROVILLE — Traditional Japanese homes are made of clay and usually burn completely, but slowly, which often allows residents time to get out during a fire. Modern Western-style homes, on the other ...

The Billings Fire Department trains firefighters in wildland firefighting techniques at Riverfront Park on Tuesday. The training included chainsaw operation, shelter deployment and remote and portable ...

May 5—The University of Colorado Boulder will host a free in-person and online panel discussion for the general public on Thursday about Indigenous firefighting techniques and the outlook for the 2026 ...

To stay relevant, firefighters must see themselves as career-long students. Learning should not stop at graduation from the recruit academy; instead, graduation marks the beginning of a firefighter’s ...