Video: D.C. firefighter presents Medal of Valor to crewmember who saved his life
Sgt. Matthew Westerbeck honored FF-Technician Richard Cunningham for his actions on the scene, rendering aid and directing the crew
View ArticleDalan Zartman digs into fire operations involving electric vehicles and...
Detailing the increasing need for firefighters to have the skills to tackle these incidents and breaking down the basics of fire operations
View ArticleUSFA: 8 vehicle manufacturers update ERGs for EVs and lithium-ion batteries
Most manufacturers have posted their updated ERGs on their websites and submitted them to the NFPA
View ArticleElectric vehicle fires: Where the waiting game wins
Firefighters love testing new tactics and tools, but some methods simply don’t address the key issue with EV fires
View ArticlePhoto of the Week: Capturing a car fire
A Colo. law enforcement officer shares an action shot of Sterling firefighters
View ArticleJay Leno suffers 'serious' facial burns after car catches fire
The former “Tonight Show” host is being treated at the Grossman Burn Center following the incident that injured the left side of his face
View ArticleJay Leno’s burn injury serves as reminder to expand our CRR messaging
The aftermath of a serious incident can be the critical moment to expand our life safety messaging and connect with the public
View ArticleAudi files 2 patent requests for fire prevention technology in EV batteries
Future electric vehicles may include a battery cell shut-off feature and an onboard extinguisher
View Article'Up in flames': Vikings player K.J. Osborn helps rescue man from burning car
Osborn and his Uber driver helped pull the man from the vehicle to safety, and waited with him for first responders to arrive
View ArticleFirefighter safety reminder: Car fires are Class B fires
Responding to vehicle fires requires full PPE and a cautious approach to the fire fight
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