When it comes to firefighting, a lot of specialized gear and equipment are needed, along with the right clothing and accessories. After all, firemen are rushing into the fire, risking their lives in order to save others. And if you are a firefighter, you will be given the appropriate equipment, certified, and tested. However, you might … Read more
Firefighters go where they’re needed, sometimes ignoring the dangers even when no one is inside a burning building to be saved – Bill Dedman When the world around you is consumed in a raging inferno, the familiar wail of a fire engine can be the most welcome sound you’ll ever hear. But is that siren … Read more
How much does a fire hydrant cost? That’s actually a trickier question than you might expect, because by no means are all fire hydrants created equal. The cost of the hydrants when they were put in will in some cases be vastly different to the replacement cost would be, were you to need to change … Read more
Asthma is one of the most common conditions in the US; in fact, it affects approximately 25 million Americans— that’s around 8% of adults and 7% of children in the country. So what happens if these people want to become firefighters? Many people assume that if you have asthma, you’re automatically disqualified from the application … Read more
When firefighters are called out to action, to battle a raging fire, they will often rely on the nearest fire hydrant in order to have a good supply of water. There are usually fire hydrants to be found all around cities and towns, and there are more than you might think, it’s just that sometimes … Read more
Wildland firefighting is among the most harsh and physically demanding jobs you can do. To do it properly, you need the best equipment – and that includes your boots. But wildland firefighting also has particular challenges when it comes to finding the right pair of boots. For instance, most outside workers go immediately for steel … Read more
There are two issues to tackle when it comes to opening a fire hydrant. Number #1 – unless you have the right permit, it’s probably illegal – so, there’s that. There are reasons it’s illegal, and we’ll come to those on the way to explaining the whole permit thing. Number #2 – there’s a right … Read more
Having to tackle a dangerous fire can be a stressful and even traumatic experience, especially if the fire is in your home or workspace. In situations such as this, you may find yourself the only person capable of putting the fire out, or the only person with the means to quickly call the fire department … Read more
Whether you are a firefighter yourself or you just love to watch fire-based movies, you have come to the right place. In this article, I am going to tell you all about some of the best fire movies that have ever been made, so you can add them to your watch list. There are so … Read more
I know what you’re thinking: ‘aren’t all fire trucks the same?’ Well, traditionally, firefighting vehicles seem to fit a particular look – bright red, very large with flashing lights. But, that’s not all they can look like. There are quite a few out there that broke the classic fire truck mold. Basically, as long as … Read more