Firefighting Posts

Latest firefighter posts, rescue stories, training and safety guides.

OPS

Fire Flow Calculation – What It Means, Quick Estimation Methods, and Training Scenarios

A practical guide to fire flow: what “needed fire flow” means, how to estimate demand quickly, and how to turn a number into realistic decisions (attack package, water supply, and pump ops). Includes training scenarios and links to the Fire Flow Calculator and friction-loss tools.

OPS

Fire Hose Friction Loss Explained – Quick Method, Worked Examples & Pump Ops Cheat Sheet

A practical friction loss guide for firefighters: what friction loss is, how to calculate it fast, common coefficient values, worked examples for 1.75" and 2.5", and how to turn the math into real pump decisions (PDP, NP, and appliance loss). Includes a quick cheat sheet and links to training calculators.

FIRE-SAFETY

Fire Watch Log Generator – What to Record, Common Inspection Mistakes, and a Printable Fire Watch Checklist

A practical fire watch documentation guide: what a fire watch log should include, how to write clear patrol entries, and the most common mistakes that create compliance risk. Includes a printable-style checklist section and direct links to the Fire Watch Log Generator.

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Hydrant Finder Guide – Build a First-Due Hydrant Plan (Primary/Secondary) + Field Verification Checklist

A practical guide to using Hydrant Finder for preplans and first-due water supply decisions: how to scan an area, choose realistic hydrant options, plan primary/secondary supply, and verify hydrants in the field. Includes common pitfalls and links to related water-supply tools.

OPS

Hydrant Finder (Map) – Find Fire Hydrants Near You for Preplans, Water Supply & Engine Ops

Use Hydrant Finder to locate nearby fire hydrants on a map, build preplans, and make smarter water supply decisions. Includes a fast workflow, field verification checklist, common pitfalls, and quick links to popular states and countries.

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SCBA Air Time Calculator – Why Air Management Matters (RMV, Reserve Pressure) + Brand Links

A practical guide to SCBA air management: how air time estimates work, why RMV and reserve pressure matter, and how to use the SCBA Air Time Calculator for training, pre-plans, and crew briefings. Includes quick links for MSA, Dräger, 3M Scott, Honeywell, Interspiro, Spasciani, and Ocenco.

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SCBA Air Time Calculator – Air Management, RMV, Reserve Pressure + Brand Pages (MSA, Dräger, Scott, Honeywell, Interspiro, Spasciani, Ocenco)

A practical SCBA air management guide: how air time estimates work, why RMV and reserve pressure matter, and how to use the SCBA Air Time Calculator for training and crew briefings. Includes quick links to major SCBA brands for faster, consistent planning.

CAREER

Alabama Firefighter Salary (2026) – Pay Factors, Overtime, Benefits & How to Compare

Updated for 2026: Learn what drives firefighter pay in Alabama—rank steps, department type, schedules, overtime rules, and benefits—plus a practical checklist to compare offers without relying on misleading averages.

CAREER

Alaska Firefighter Salary (2026) – Pay Structure, Overtime, Benefits & Cost Considerations

Updated for 2026: A practical guide to Alaska firefighter pay—what determines compensation, how overtime works, and how benefits and cost considerations can change real take-home value.

CAREER

Arizona Firefighter Salary (2026) – Pay Scale, Overtime Rules, Benefits & Department Comparison

Updated for 2026: Arizona firefighter pay explained—how rank steps, schedules, overtime policies, and benefits influence total compensation across departments.

CAREER

Arkansas Firefighter Salary (2026) – Pay Drivers, Overtime, Benefits & What to Verify

Updated for 2026: Arkansas firefighter pay explained with a verification-first approach. Learn how pay scales, overtime policies, benefits, and deductions affect total compensation.

CAREER

California Firefighter Salary (2026) – How Pay Works, Overtime, Benefits & Real-World Comparison

Updated for 2026: California firefighter pay varies widely by department, schedule, overtime policy, and benefits. Learn the right way to compare total compensation and take-home value.