When it comes to just plain “cool” firefighter training exercises, self-rescue has to be at the top of the list. The use of rescue rope and descent control devices (DCDs) is definitely a growing trend ...

These segments were broadcast live on the official LAFD Instagram account on April 26, 2020. Though we plan to offer #LiveWithLAFD as often as we can, there is no set schedule. We encourage you to ...

The roof rope is more than just a rope for a riding position on an apparatus. For decades, it’s been known as one of the highest risk and lowest frequency operations for firefighters in the Northeast.

Rapid intervention team (RIT) assignments are a vital part of fireground operations. An attentive and proactive RIT should focus on all aspects of fireground activities that can lead to its activation ...

The Frederick News-Post will follow the men and women of the Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services' Recruit Class 21 as they progress through the service's six-month academy. Each ...