Virtual reality (VR) has arrived in the fire service as a transformative tool for enhancing training effectiveness and realism. Immersing students in a virtual environment that’s a familiar setting, ...

Fireground command success is determined by communication before, during and after a fire. Fireground commanders must communicate at a level that allows those who receive directives to understand how ...

Los Angeles County (CA) fire recruits undertake night fire training. Photo: Doug Morrison In an era of rapid societal and technological change, the fire service, like many other industries, faces ...

Preface -- Introduction -- Purpose and scope -- 1. The fire service as a career -- Types of fire service positions -- Career departments -- Volunteer departments -- Combination departments -- ...

BEFORE THEY HEAD OUT TO FIGHT FIRES. ROLLING UP WITH LIGHTS AND SIRENS. A SACRAMENTO METRO FIRE ENGINE APPROACHES A BUILDING IN FLAMES. ON THE SECOND FLOOR, RIGHT UP THERE IN THAT WINDOW. THE SKILLS ...