Engine company operations in the SWI can be an overwhelming task to accomplish when under extreme fire conditions. Engine companies and their fire officers must be resourceful, able to act quickly and ...

Upon arrival at any incident, a quick yet thorough size-up must be completed. When the incident involves a structural fire, the goal should be to conduct a 360-degree size-up prior to committing ...

I have never been one to profess my loyalty or preference for the engine or the truck. I just wanted to excel at whatever assignment I was given. However, at the start of my career, I certainly placed ...