Reducing the Post Fire Threat of Cancer Article

We all know that Firefighters are exposed to harmful chemicals and carcinogens while actively fighting a fire.  However, there are many things that we can do after the fire is out to reduce our exposure to these chemicals and carcinogens.  I wrote this article to describe the different steps that we can take post fire to reduce our exposure and …

Wearing your SCBA’s as the Driver/Operator

Last evening we had a first in garage fire with another garage as an exposure.  I was driving the truck and took the front of the house.  Upon arrival one garage was almost completely gone and the exposure garage was now well involved.  I prepared the truck for a defensive attack. As I was setting up the aerial ladder the …