How many times have you heard the old adage of firefighting is an inherently dangerous and physically demanding business? The truth is firefighters face countless potentially life-threatening ...

Recent live fire training incidents in both acquire d structures and fixed training centers have resulted in line-of-duty firefighter injuries and deaths. All fire service instructors must be familiar ...

To begin to examine the state of live-fire training, we'll review the move by some fire departments away from conducting live-fire training due to its perceived low value and high risks. Is the fire ...

Beyond traditional helmets and smooth-bore nozzles, the most controversial subject in the firehouse is live-fire training. This issue polarizes training officers and departments, and for good reason.