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...
by Fouts Bros | Aug 14, 2025 | Fire Apparatus
The Short Answer: You can reduce fire hose friction loss through proper hose selection, maintenance and the ideal deployment techniques. Things such as using the right hose diameter, maintaining clean surfaces and avoiding sharp bends are the main ways to reduce hose...
by Fouts Bros | Aug 13, 2025 | Fire Apparatus
The Short Answer: Wildland firefighters require specialized protective equipment, including fire-resistant clothing, boots, helmets and gloves. This equipment must meet NFPA standards and includes both personal protective equipment (PPE) and hand tools necessary for...
