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10/16/2026

The Firefighter Challenge Championship Series is bringing high stakes to Las Vegas starting Oct. 19.

Curious about the tower these athletes compete on? Go straight to the source and ask Joe Kirchner, our COO – the competition uses WHP towers!

10/11/2026

A training facility creates possibilities. An experienced instructor turns those possibilities into better-prepared firefighters.

Chief Thomas Layfield put the City of Pinellas Park, FL’s new WHP training facility to work recently, guiding firefighters through the decisions, movements, and communication that matter during an emergency.

We’re proud to see this facility serving its real purpose: giving instructors a versatile setting in which to pass on knowledge before the real call comes.

10/09/2026

In honor of Fire Prevention Week, let's look at a misunderstood threat: the garage.

Paints, degreasers, solvents, and pressurized cans carry potential risks if residents don't store them properly. Liquids degrade, release harmful fumes, and can potentially react with the environment when left in random corners or mixed among tools.

Use this article as a guide to storing dangerous paints and liquids:

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Stay clear of hazards and safety issues by knowing how to properly manage paints and liquids with thoughtful, space-conscious upgrades that fit any garage.

10/07/2026

Tomorrow's the day -- the Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York conference and vendor expo. If you haven't discussed your fire training facility challenges with Clint yet, tomorrow's the time!

10/01/2026

Planning a new training building is the ultimate long-term investment for a fire department. The material you choose today can affect the building's performance for 25-50 years.

Steel and concrete are both used in burn building design, but they don't perform the same under live-fire training conditions …

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Burn building design starts with choosing the right material for decades of durability. Compare steel & concrete to see how each performs in live training.

09/25/2026

A WHP burn room reflects the realities of live-fire training.

Here’s a look at one of our latest – the City of Pinellas Park, FL's recent training project in Florida. Crews are already building experience operating in the heat, smoke, and limited visibility of a live-fire environment.

09/22/2026

On a naval vessel, training must prepare crews to respond in tight, tricky environments where there’s often no outside help coming.

Heading to Naval Damage Control 2026 at the end of the month? COO Joe Kirchner and Project Manager Jim Belisle will be in Southampton, UK, to walk with naval leaders, engineers, and training specialists from around the world.

Hope to see you there too!

09/20/2026

For Miguel Johnson, Sept. 11, 2001, did more than change the fire service. It helped set the direction of his life.

WPTV shares how a 19-year-old student inspired by the courage shown on 9/11 went on to build a 25-year career in fire rescue. That day continues to shape his commitment to preparing the next generation.

Read and watch his story: https://hubs.li/Q04xMMrt0

A Palm Beach County firefighter shares how witnessing 9/11 as a student inspired a lifetime of service, sacrifice and honoring the fallen.

09/18/2026

A successful fire training facility starts long before construction. Early coordination among the department, architect, and facility specialist helps turn training objectives into a building that works in practice – not just on paper.

Jason Krautter, WHP’s senior preconstruction expert, will be at the 2026 F.I.E.R.O. Fire Station Design Symposium from Sept. 21-24 in Greenville, S.C. If you’re planning a facility, connect with Jason to discuss training needs, site challenges, and long-term durability!

09/16/2026

We enjoyed participating in Hero Fund USA, Inc.'s sixth-annual Mulligans & Music in Raymore, Mo.

Why are we here? Because we love HeroFund’s mission: to provide funding for state-of-the-art resources to first responders, beyond what standard budget restrictions allow.

Thanks to for hosting this wonderful event! And shoutout to the weather for cooperating ⛳