By Dr. Randall Hanifen
Several types of vehicles including cars, SUVs, trucks, and vans are commonly used as command vehicles for battalion chiefs or shift captains. Read about the advantages and disadvantages of each type of vehicle.
By Dr. Randall Hanifen
A tiered EMS system can ensure proper distribution of fire and EMS units, ensuring that there are enough of them in the right locations. Learn more about the benefits such a system brings to communities.
By Sam Greif
Public safety leaders do not have to be experts in cybersecurity to ensure their agencies are adequately protected—they just have to know the right questions to ask. This list of questions can help leaders start the conversation with their IT department.
By Allison G. S. Knox
Some fire departments are training teams in rescue swimming to prepare for water-related emergency calls. This is costly and members require regular training sessions to keep their skills up-to-date, so departments must be able to justify this specialization.
By Dr. Randall Hanifen
Data collection can seem trivial compared to other more immediate tasks in a firehouse such as training and vehicle maintenance. However, keeping track of expenses and other data is key to ensuring volunteer departments have adequate funding.
By Leischen Stelter
Mental health is not a topic many firefighters talk about, but in this podcast a fire captain shares how he started the conversation in his firehouse. Hear about how he's built an informal peer-support program and why he fully endorses professional counseling.
By Dr. Randall Hanifen
Volunteer firefighter and EMS agencies are struggling with a lack of volunteers and funds from the community. Find out how this impacts the speed and reliability of the services they provide.
