Firefighting Posts

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

FIRE-SCIENCE

Fire Science 101: Understanding Flashover, Backdraft & Fire Behavior

A deep dive into fire behavior—flashover, backdraft, rollover, smoke reading, heat layering, and real-world examples firefighters face on the fireground.

CAREER

Firefighter Salary by State – 2025 Updated Guide

Curious how much firefighters earn across the United States? This 2025 guide breaks down firefighter salary factors, regional differences, and what really impacts your paycheck.

FIRE-SAFETY

Home Fire Safety Checklist: 25 Essential Tips Every Family Must Know

Protect your home with this complete fire safety checklist. Learn the top 25 most important prevention steps, common hazards, and life-saving tips for your family.

RESCUE

Most Heroic Firefighter Rescues Caught on Camera

From dramatic ladder rescues to last-second interior grabs, discover some of the most heroic firefighter rescues ever captured on video and what they teach us about training and courage.

FIRE-SAFETY

The Fire Hazards You Never Knew Were in Your Home

Discover hidden fire hazards in your home and learn practical tips to prevent accidents, protect your family, and stay safe every day

GEAR

Top 10 Firefighter Helmets of 2025 – Full Guide

A complete 2025 guide to the best firefighter helmets, featuring durability, comfort, safety ratings, and real-world firefighter feedback.

FIRE

Why Wildfires Are Getting Worse in the United States

Explore the real reasons why U.S. wildfires are growing in size, speed, and intensity — and what firefighters and families can do to stay prepared.

EMS

Firefighter–Paramedics: How Modern Fire Departments Handle Medical Emergencies

Most fire department calls today are EMS emergencies. This in-depth guide explains how firefighter–paramedics respond to cardiac arrests, trauma calls, respiratory distress, overdose scenes, and more — including how modern fire departments integrate EMS into daily operations.

HAZMAT

Hazmat Operations vs Technician: What Firefighters Really Do During Hazardous Materials Incidents

Not all hazardous materials responses are the same. This in-depth guide explains the difference between Hazmat Operations and Technician levels, what firefighters actually do on hazmat scenes, and how departments manage chemical, biological, and radiological emergencies.

RESCUE

Rapid Intervention Team (RIT): How Firefighters Handle Mayday and Firefighter Rescue Operations

When a firefighter calls Mayday, seconds matter. This guide explains how Rapid Intervention Teams (RIT) operate, the tactics they use, the equipment they deploy, and how departments train for firefighter rescue operations.

FDNY

FDNY High-Rise Firefighting: Inside the Tactics, Challenges, and Strategies of New York's Bravest

FDNY is world-renowned for its ability to handle high-rise fires. This in-depth guide explores FDNY’s tactics, equipment, training methods, and the real challenges crews face when fighting fires in New York City's massive vertical structures.