A diagram of a fire department organizational chart is in the shape of a pyramid. The pyramid depicts the paramilitary hierarchical structure, with administrators at the top and firefighters at the ...

Photo courtesy Indianapolis (IN) Fire PIO. Reading smoke is a pivotal task for the officer in the front seat upon arrival. This information-gathering responsibility improves tactical decision making ...

The biggest challenge faced by today's volunteer firefighter or EMS provider is time. Not enough time with the spouse and kids, not enough time to devote to our careers and not enough time to do what ...