The “Fire Diamond” or “NFPA 704” refers to signs posted at locations that contain hazardous materials. The purpose of the signs are to alert emergency personnel to the risks posed by the materials.
What is the NFPA 704 Fire Diamond?
Notes on Firefighter Retirement
We don’t usually start thinking about retirement until it is 5 to 6 years away. Throughout our career we concern ourselves with financial planning both for the time we are working and for the years after retirement. We plan for
What is the EMS Star of Life?
What Does the Star of Life Mean? The Star of Life is a blue, six-pointed star, internationally known as a symbol that represents Emergency Medical Services (EMS). The six branches of the star are symbols of the six main tasks
Future Firefighters Scholarship Awards – February 2018
Five students have been selected as recipients of the Future Firefighters February 2018 scholarships. Award-winning retired firefighter and Founder of Future Firefighters, Roland Dykes said: “The Future Firefighters Board of Directors and myself thank all those who submitted scholarship applications.
What 3 Elements Cause Fire to Ignite? (21sec)
A fire burns due to the presence of three elements. Learn about the “Fire Triangle.” The aim of firefighting is to deprive the fire of at least one of the elements that causes it.
What Are The Goals Of Firefighting? (24sec)
There are three goals to firefighting. Do you know all of them? Do you know their priorities relative to each other?
New Firefighter Expectations at the Fire Station (70sec)
Retired LA County Fire Captain, Raphael Ortiz, highlights a few expectations for new firefighters in the fire station.
Support Future Firefighters
Help us provide more scholarships. Donate to our 2017 fundraising campaign. We are raising money for our 2018 scholarship recipients. Future Firefighters provides scholarships (age 17 and above in any country) in four areas: Fire Academy training Paramedic training Emergency
One-Question Firefighter Danger Survey
To stay safe, professional firefighters study and learn about emergency work, its hazards and safety procedures. Regardless, the fire service is a dangerous profession. Every year, an average of 100 firefighters die and another 80,000 are injured. Please answer this
What Happens if a Firefighter Drinks/Drives in their Personal Life?
Driving under the influence (DUI), or driving while impaired or driving while intoxicated (DWI), places firefighters at great risk. The following is a primer on the pitfalls of DUI/DWI arrests and related consequences for firefighters. This is based upon California