by Fouts Bros | Oct 31, 2025 | Fire Apparatus
At a Glance: The Ten Standard Firefighting Orders are fundamental safety rules that every firefighter must follow during fire operations. These orders form the backbone of firefighter safety protocols and are designed to prevent accidents and save lives. In the...
by Fouts Bros | Oct 31, 2025 | Fire Apparatus
At a Glance: Airport fire trucks must meet strict FAA requirements for response times, water capacity, and firefighting foam capabilities. These specialized vehicles, known as Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles, require specific features based on the...
by Fouts Bros | Oct 16, 2025 | Fire Apparatus
At a Glance: Becoming a wildland firefighter requires completing basic firefighter training, passing a physical fitness test, and maintaining specific certifications. Wildland fire training involves both classroom education and hands-on field experience to prepare...
by Fouts Bros | Oct 16, 2025 | Fire Apparatus
At a Glance: Class B fires occur when flammable liquids or flammable gases like gasoline, oil, paint, or propane become ignited. These fires spread rapidly and require specialized firefighting techniques using foam, dry chemical powder, or carbon dioxide extinguishing...
by Fouts Bros | Sep 5, 2025 | Fire Apparatus
At a Glance: Fire retardant materials are engineered to slow or stop the spread of flames by disrupting the combustion process. These innovations are used for a variety of firefighting purposes, including aerial wildfire suppression and structural fire protection that...
by Fouts Bros | Sep 5, 2025 | Fire Apparatus
At a Glance: The fire tetrahedron consists of the four elements that are required for fire to exist and continue burning: fuel, heat, oxygen, and the chemical chain reaction. Removing any single element will stop a fire, making the tetrahedron an important part of...
