Fire Engineering

Fire Engineering

For more than 133 years, Fire Engineering magazine has been a vital resource for fire and emergency service professionals around the globe, offering training, education, and management insights. The articles are penned by experienced experts in the field, sharing valuable lessons learned from real incidents. Special feature articles delve into practical scenarios like collapse void searches, confined space rescues, high-angle rescues, and extrications. Additionally, the magazine includes regular sections that address educational topics and management challenges.

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  • 1 week ago | fireengineering.com | Paul Combs

    Without proper guidance and preparation, promotion can feel like catching a 20-foot shark. However, mentorship, along with the required curriculum and experience, is crucial for firefighter succession and advancement, especially for promotions. Effective mentorship provides guidance, advice, and support from experienced individuals to help mentees navigate leadership pitfalls, gain tactical confidence, develop effective training skills, and make informed decisions.

  • 1 week ago | fireengineering.com | P.J. Norwood |Frank Ricci

    In this “Politics and Tactics” installment of the Humpday Hangout, hosts P.J. Norwood and Frank Ricci speak with guests Zach Matthews and Cora Showalter about the pivotal role of executive coaching in the fire service, specifically for chief officers navigating complex leadership challenges. They emphasize the necessity for confidential, one-on-one support that empowers leaders to address personal and professional dilemmas that aren’t covered in traditional training.

  • 1 week ago | fireengineering.com | Chris Tobin |Alexis Shady |Joe Pronesti

    Main Streets have a variety of inherent challenges for laddering, including parapets, tight gangways, limited access in the rear, and numerous others. Here are some examples of those and what can be done so you can be better prepared. Firefighters and Construction: Parapet Wall FailureParapet PreparednessAerials and Overcoming Parapets/CricketsDownload this firefighter training bulleting on building construction as a PDF (547 KB) to share with your crews.

  • 2 weeks ago | fireengineering.com | Rick Lasky

    In this installment of the “Issues and Challenges in Today’s Fire Service” Humpday Hangout, your hosts talk recruitment with Pearland (TX) Fire Chief J. Taylor and Asst Chief Jacob Johnson. Join us live on our Facebook page or our YouTube Channel at 1 p.m. Eastern on May 21, 2025, or watch this space for the discussion. Humpday Hangout: From Officer to Battalion ChiefHumpday Hangout: Leaving a LegacyHumpday Hangout: The Right Firehouse AttitudeHumpday Hangout: Fire Training Facilities and Props

  • 2 weeks ago | fireengineering.com | Diane Rothschild

    The extrication world has lost a giant. David Dalrymple, longtime FDIC instructor, Fire Engineering author, Fire Engineering Books DVD author, and Training Minutes video host, has passed away from complications from pneumonia. He was 60. Dalrymple was a rescue consultant/educator for RoadwayRescue LLC, teaching extrication to responders throughout the United States and internationally.