Brian Teears explains how fire dynamics has changed as a result of modern construction and, thus, why officers and firefighters must account for this in terms of how heat, air and water interact.

Let’s say that you work in an engine company in a department that has decent staffing. When you report for duty, what tactical position do you hope for? The answer for 99 percent of firefighters is ...

The Palisades fire first took hold in a neighborhood where many hydrants had only a single small outlet for firefighters to use. The Palisades fire first took hold in a neighborhood where many ...