Being able to get to someone when they really need you in an emergency is great. But, arriving to find out that you don’t have the right tools to help them? Not so great. Imagine this scenario. You’re the first responder at a car accident. The driver is in need of medical attention, but you … Read more
An alarm has sounded, and you are ready to go to your next call. Thankfully, your gear is packed away in your sizeable turnout bag, ready for this emergency situation to happen. When you are a firefighter on the job, the last thing you want to be worrying about is the quality of your turnout … Read more
An EMT is an honorable career to get into. The hardworking people that risk their lives to save others are incredibly noble and deserve nothing less than our utmost respect and admiration. You might have considered becoming a firefighter EMT but perhaps you don’t have the time right now to commit to a full time … Read more
If in an emergency situation, you need to clear away some broken glass to make a safe path without the aid of a dustpan and brush, the last thing you want is to have no gloves on and end up cutting your best hand. Or, if you do happen to have gloves on, you don’t … Read more
There are few things worse than turning up to help out at an emergency situation in the dead of night and not being able to see clearly. But there is one thing that’s definitely much worse – turning up at an emergency situation only to have your torch cause a spark or ignition of any … Read more
A firefighter is a sworn-in position that requires strict employment standards in order to maintain public trust. But what does that mean if you have a criminal record? Or if you committed a crime when you were young and the record is expunged? If this applies to you, you may feel as though your dreams … Read more
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
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
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