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 ...

James P. Smith believes that engine-company success on the fireground only occurs through predictability, which requires ample training and set procedures. Smoke came from the eaves and attic vents of ...

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 ...