Developing Tomorrow's Firefighters
Backdraft fires are very dangerous, often surprising even experienced firefighters. A backdraft is a phenomenon in which a fire in an enclosed area has consumed all available oxygen and appears to be dormant, but then suddenly explodes when more oxygen
You’ve only got a few weeks left to submit your application for the next scholarship and financial aid offering. Future Firefighters provides scholarships (age 17 and above) to individuals around the world to help them become Emergency Medical Technicians and
HOW FAST!? Just two minutes. In just two minutes a fire can become life-threatening. In five minutes, a residence can be engulfed in flames. Four Fire Facts The flames capture most of a viewer’s attention. But from a survival perspective,
Threats to fire safety are commonly referred to as fire hazards. A fire hazard may include any environment, circumstance, item or obstacle that: Increases the likelihood of a fire May impede escape in the event of a fire Fire safety
Want to be hired as a professional firefighter? Yes, it’s competitive. Yes, there are many applicants for each available job. Yes, you must meet high standards. But new firefighters, like those in many job categories, do get hired all over
Roland Dykes highlights the importance of physical fitness for your own safety as well as for your fellow firefighters. Future Firefighters is a volunteer service organization that provides opportunities for the development of potential firefighters, including scholarships. Future Firefighters is
Firefighting is a life-threatening job and it’s not for everyone. Firefighters may be called to many different settings or environments. It’s impossible to predict all of the possible hazards a firefighter may encounter. Firefighters deal with more hazards than the
Due to the mass casualty potential of an aviation emergency, the response time for equipment and personnel is vital. Their arrival and initial mission to secure the aircraft against all hazards, particularly fire, increases the survivability of the passengers and
According to the National Fire Protection Association, 69 percent of firefighters in the United States are volunteers. That’s a solid majority. Volunteer firefighters contrast with career firefighters, who work full-time and receive a full salary. But make no mistake about
A firestorm is a fire of such great intensity that it creates and sustains its own wind system. A wildfire – or multiple wildfires in the same area – can cause a firestorm. Firestorms occur in nature and have occurred