A Medina firefighter was briefly trapped when part of a second-floor ceiling collapsed, prompting a Mayday call and rapid rescue
Carpentry students built custom training props to simulate collapsed ceilings, entanglement hazards and hose deployment scenarios for Springfield firefighters
Salt Creek Emergency Services, a volunteer department, relies on donated vehicles and a small budget as repair bills, fuel costs and equipment needs continue to climb
Fort Worth Fire Department’s Tactical Rescue Team brought the man down from a crane at the JPS construction site after a medical emergency left him unable to climb down
More than half of the Danielson Fire Department stepped down after borough officials opened the fire chief search to outside candidates
EXCLUSIVES
“We have to rethink our approach to mental health”
On this week’s Better Every Shift, Dena Ali explains why firefighter wellness is established long before a bad call — through culture, communication and sleep habits.
SPECIAL REPORTS
UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
Get the insights, expert advice and tools to help your agency score big on grants
Best practices for building your next apparatus – or fleet
Los Angeles-area chiefs detail lessons from the January firestorm to guide all-hazards response
Hear from EMS systems and leaders turning the promise of whole blood into a proven practice for trauma patients
Learn valuable strategies to achieve the station you need
How to turn data into actionable insights that drive smarter decisions and safer outcomes
Learn what the coming changes mean for your department’s gear and air management program
Learn why outcome-based leadership is crucial for making meaningful changes in your agency and community
What if you could detect airborne chemical threats without ever setting foot in the hot zone?
Dr. Rachelle Zemlok takes the Better Every Shift crew inside the psychologist’s office during First Responder Wellness Week
Exercises, techniques, and routines designed to maximize readiness, prevent injuries and boost resilience
How personal connections can strengthen on- and off-duty resilience
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Cumbersome and costly testing methods have long challenged first responders – this product changes that
See how adding on-scene gas identification helps fire and hazmat teams move faster from detection to confident decision-making
Protection matters, but so does performance — here’s what to know
OFF DUTY
The former U.S. fire administrator shares how a colleague’s kindness in her first days on the job set her up for success
With an increased risk of developing skin cancer, firefighters should follow simple steps to avoid sunburn
Reflecting on how grief unfolds over time, colliding with duty and responsibility, and how love continues to occupy the space loss leaves behind
From gritty dramas to high-octane rescues, these firefighter shows capture the heart, humor and heroism of life in the fire service
How a firefighter turned business owner continues serving his community after hanging up his boots
The 10 holiday films that survive debate, repeat viewings and the remote control
A chance diagnosis, a national call for help and a liver donated by a fellow firefighter
Staffing takes time, but a rehab station addresses members’ critical health need right now
Understanding the “warrior spirit” concept brings the answer into focus
Explore the books fire leaders, FireRescue1 contributors and experts recommend to advance your career, build leadership skills and inspire the next generation
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