Georgia Public Safety Training Center students used a tabletop simulation to practice managing a multi-agency response to a fire at an assisted living facility
Lynn’s renovated Fayette Street Fire Station features improved exhaust removal, decontamination areas and separation between contaminated gear and firefighter living spaces
Ogdensburg’s fire chief says five firefighters are needed per shift as the city moves to allow staffing to fall to four when two members are on vacation
Assistant Chief James Horton will take over Sept. 1 as Fort Worth searches nationwide for a permanent fire chief following interim Chief Raymond Hill’s retirement
The son of FDNY firefighter Scott Davidson is urging Americans to honor those lost on 9/11 by helping the 9/11 Day nonprofit reach 1 million pledged good deeds by Sept. 11
EXCLUSIVES
More than 1,300 firefighters speak up about the quality of training, how training is evaluated and what stands in the way of training more often
🎧 How to build a leadership think tank
Fort Lupton Fire Chief Greg Ward shares how to build a simple leadership network for honest conversation, fresh ideas and real support
9/11 25-YEAR REMEMBRANCE
Former FDNY Commissioner Sal Cassano recounts the sweeping changes in training, command, communications and accountability that followed 9/11
SPECIAL REPORTS
UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
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The chief’s guide to budget-conscious station design
Learn how departments are simplifying NFPA 1850 recordkeeping while strengthening firefighter safety
Gain practical strategies for strengthening interagency collaboration and creating a more informed emergency response ecosystem
A tactical playbook for firefighters, company officers and chief officers
A practical playbook for protecting soft targets without disrupting public life
From the Super Bowl to the Olympics, veteran chiefs reveal how to build a unified command structure that holds under pressure — before the first siren sounds
From idea to implementation, fire service leaders detail the process of standing up health centers that are redefining firefighter readiness
Demystifying NERIS requirements with practical, hands-on examples
Prepare your department to secure funding for safety equipment that matches today’s operational demands
Lessons from agencies mastering real-time collaboration under pressure
From checklists to command-post placement, leaders must build the foundation for confident command
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Education
Leadership skills can open doors across emergency response, prevention and public service
Paladin partners with public safety agencies to implement Drone as First Responder programs that provide rapid aerial intelligence, support safer decision-making and improve operational efficiency
As DFR technology evolves, many of the barriers that once limited adoption are becoming far easier to overcome
A new API helps move real-time SCBA data from firefighters into the command platforms ICs already use
WATCH NOW
Honor the sacrifices and the legacy left by 9/11 responders by marking the anniversary with community service, education and self-care
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The American flag is considered a living symbol under federal law. We must treat it as such.
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From staying active to finding purpose, these tried-and-true strategies will help you navigate and enjoy life after retirement
Sometimes, despite love and connection and every effort to help, we can’t save someone — but we must keep trying
When free of shift schedules, try these tips to get to sleep faster and achieve quality sleep
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