Fire Engineering presents Your Humble Ol’ Captain, the complete archive of the late technical editor Captain Bill Gustin’s Fire Engineering magazine articles from 1992 to 2024.

With hundreds of photographs and a meticulous step-by-step style, this collection spans a vast range of subjects covering firefighting tactics, techniques, equipment, engine company operations, construction, and so much more.

Gustin’s comprehensive knowledge and devotion to detail resulted in invaluable contributions to fire service training and standards for more than 30 years. This treasure trove of knowledge is now collected in one place, serving as a reference, a history, and a legacy.