A Captain Named Obvious
Working any kind of firefighting magic at an industrial conflagration requires one basic component – water.
November 2, 2021
Working any kind of firefighting magic at an industrial conflagration requires one basic component – water.
November 2, 2021
In contrast to a centralized, rules-based leadership system, mission-driven culture relies on disciplined individual initiative and professional judgment in interpreting a set of principles.
September 14, 2021
Firefighters — industrial and municipal — must know what special hazards lay in wait.
August 24, 2021
While terrorism may not be your team's number-one concern and the technical rescue disciplines covered and equipment tested in this exercise may not be important to you, the concept of this type of exercise should be.
June 3, 2021
Every team that is tasked with the responsibility of emergency response faces the likelihood of one day being overwhelmed when confronted with a major or large scale incident.
April 20, 2021
Controlling a fire in the incipient stage, as opposed to controlling a fire that has reached the fully developed stage, can be the difference between a fire put out by one person and a fire put out by numerous agencies.
April 7, 2021
Training sessions should address topics such as how to spot symptoms in other members, understanding proper hydration, and understanding what other factors can contribute to heat stress.
March 31, 2021
Proper planning prepares firefighters to battle tank fires before they start.
March 31, 2021
There are several potential links involved in communicating at emergencies. Although there are many variations the following links are typical.
March 24, 2021
The Mahoning County Hazardous Materials Response Agency drives up volunteer skills with regular hazmat training that’s as engaging as it is demanding.
March 10, 2021
The 10-acre training field comes complete with a combination multiple-story burn building and high angle rope rescue prop, a four-level simulated process unit, and a 24-foot diameter bulk storage tank.
March 2, 2021
IFW hosts webinar on using industrial fire brigades as a resource during the COVID-19 pandemic
April 26, 2020
Sharing the hard-won wisdom
April 20, 2020
Nobody on the Brayton Fire Training Field during the annual Industrial Fire School in July knows the pipe alley project better than retired Exxon firefighter Harold Broom. He has served as an instructor on the prop for 10 years, graduating to module leader for the course four years ago.
March 11, 2020
Industrial Fire World has transitioned to new ownership, but the mission remains the same. Industrial emergency response is a highly specialized portion of the fire service that deserves its own voice.
January 21, 2020
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