Brian Teears explains how fire dynamics has changed as a result of modern construction and, thus, why officers and firefighters must account for this in terms of how heat, air and water interact.

Any experienced firefighter or officer will tell you that firefighting requires dedication to drilling and learning. For good reason, hands-on drills that are performed in the fire station are front ...

The Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services Department will have live fire training at its new fire station this week. The department will host a Fire Control 3 class, which explores fire behavior, ...

The blaze, which has burned 23,700 acres in western Los Angeles since starting on Jan. 7, has been tricky to wrangle. Its northern edge, including Mandeville Canyon, is the area of biggest concern, ...

As peak fire season intensifies, you will be hearing many wildfire-specific terms that you may or may not understand. However, understanding the terminology used by fire crews is crucial for grasping ...

As wildfires become more common across Oregon, residents need to be informed about wildfire characteristics. But it can be hard to sift through jargon and firefighting terminology. To better ...