The Fire Service Scoop NFPA's Sparky the Fire Dog's birthday, NVFC and Nutella's 2026 Stacks for Giving Back Program and other news from around the fire service.

The fire service is not a business, but the fire department is often asked to operate like one. Instead of operating effectively, firefighters are asked to provide services with the minimum number of ...

Jason Moore looks back on his firefighter technology articles from 2025, highlighting the most relevant topics for the fire service in 2026. Virtual, augmented, and mixed-reality systems enable ...

Fire service leaders face countless challenges. The traditional reactive approach to emergencies often fails to address the underlying causes contributing to these emergencies. To maintain relevance ...