Ever Had that Moment?: When Worlds Collide
When seconds count, and your life and the lives of your family, friends, or coworkers are on the line, what you do next can make all the difference.
Stories
Our stories portray how the Structural Fire Management Program provides national leadership to reduce the impacts of fire on human health and safety, facilities and historical and cultural resources.
Ever Had that Moment?: Paranoia or Safety Conscious?
A post-9/11 story in which the writer becomes nervous about an unattended backpack.
Ever Had that Moment?: All Turned Around
Lesson learned - always pay attention to your surroundings.
Learning the Basics, Part 1
Part one of a five-part series about the experiences of David Robinson and Brandon Penrose, two rookie structural firefighters at the National Park Service's Structural Fire Academy.
Learning the Basics, Part 2
Part two of a five-part series about the experiences of David Robinson and Brandon Penrose, two rookie structural firefighters at the National Park Service's Structural Fire Academy.
Learning the Basics, Part 3
Part three of a five-part series about the experiences of David Robinson and Brandon Penrose, two rookie structural firefighters at the National Park Service's Structural Fire Academy.
Learning the Basics, Part 4
Part four of a five-part series about the experiences of David Robinson and Brandon Penrose, two rookie structural firefighters at the National Park Service's Structural Fire Academy.
Learning the Basics, Part 5
The last story in a five-part series about the experiences of David Robinson and Brandon Penrose, two rookie structural firefighters at the National Park Service's Structural Fire Academy.
Structural Fire Training Incorporates Operational Leadership
Operational Leadership has been integrated into the NPS structural fire training curriculum at the academy.
Fire Suppression System Wins Engineering Excellence Award
A new fire suppression system at Charles Pinckney National Historic Site won an award for engineering excellence in 2012.
Ho`oikai`ka - The Volunteer Fire Department
Ho`oikai`ka, Kalaupapa’s volunteer fire department is composed mostly of NPS employees and exists to protect both life and property from loss through fire.
Structural Fire Training Program Awarded National Accreditation
On January 20, 2012, the NPS structural fire suppression training program received accreditation through the Pro Board.
New Defensive Training at Yosemite
NPS Branch of Structural Fire and Yosemite National Park announces new firefighter defensive training class.
Fire can Happen to Anyone
The people of the NPS make differences every day; on this day it was not only one of their own, but also one of the park service "family."
