Building a signal fire is an essential skill for anyone who enjoys spending time outdoors. Whether hiking, hunting, or fishing in the backcountry, knowing how to create a signal fire can be a lifeline ...

Before you begin building a DIY fire pit, ensure you have a spot at least 10-15 feet from any structures. Masonry can become unstable collapse from high heat, so use fire clay bricks and fire-rated ...

There’s something enticing about gathering around a backyard fire pit at dusk with a group of friends and family, enjoying stories over some of the best beers. If you've ever dreamt of building ...

Wildfires in the western U.S. are larger and more frequent now than in the past. And the number of homes, businesses and other structures lost to the flames has skyrocketed. Wildland management ...

GREAT FALLS- Living in Montana, it’s safe to say most people probably know how to build a fire. However, troops at Fort Harrison are going back to the basics when it comes to fire building skills as a ...

Note: This article is part of the Firehouse 2025 Station Design Supplement. To read the entire supplement, click here. The volunteer fire service long has been the backbone of fire protection in the ...

Palm Beach County Fire Rescue wants a piece of a high-end development proposed for an area north of Wellington to build a station to respond to emergencies in a timely manner. The builder says not so ...

The recent wildfires that have ravaged Southern California have left an unprecedented trail of destruction. The Eaton fire in Altadena burned more than 14,000 acres, while the Palisades fire in ...

Anyone who has spent any amount of time around the fire service or public safety has heard the terms “recruitment and retention.” These topics are so crucial to building a successful fire service that ...