Brian Teears explains how fire dynamics has changed as a result of modern construction and, thus, why officers and firefighters must account for this in terms of how heat, air and water interact.

At the simplest point, the job of the fire department is primarily suppression. Yes, collectively, we provide a multitude of services, but suppression is the foundation of most departments’ mission.

The Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services Department will have live fire training at its new fire station this week. The department will host a Fire Control 3 class, which explores fire behavior, ...