On February 5, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) related to the Fire Brigades standard, 29 C.F.R. 1910.156, and related ...

The National Fire Protection Association standard recommends four fire fighters per apparatus, however communities are not required to adapt the standard.

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends four firefighters per fire apparatus, a standard not met by any MetroWest fire department. Area fire chiefs cite hiring costs, declining ...

Fire protection methods continue to evolve alongside improvements in alarm systems, detection technology, and suppression equipment. Even with these advancements, certain situations still require ...

MSA Safety introduces the G1 XR 2025 Edition SCBA, now certified by NIOSH and SEI, featuring upgrades like improved end-of-service indicators, removable soft goods, and Bluetooth connection alerts, ...

Reliable Fire Protection is a family-owned and operated business based in Houston, Texas, serving Memorial and the surrounding areas. Dedicated to the preservation of life and property, the company ...

Allen County’s commissioners for years have wanted to consolidate five fire departments into a countywide district but still aren’t sure what that looks like. They’re now investing more than $45,000 ...

Members of the Fall River Fire Department union said they were overwhelmed in the Gabriel Street fire. The Fall River Fire Department is not staffed to national standards. A look at fire departments ...