A van erupted in flames beneath Interstate 5 in Portland after a crash, trapping six injured people inside until firefighters and a bystander pulled them to safety
Students flooded Ann Arbor’s South University Avenue and nearby neighborhoods after Michigan’s 69-63 title win over UConn, torching couches, hay bales and other furniture
A driver faces homicide and DUI-related charges after a collision with a UTV killed Walnuttown Fire Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Chief Robert Shick
Oceanic Hook and Ladder and Richmond Engine responded to more than 2,000 emergencies in 2025, but leaders say the two Staten Island volunteer companies are struggling to cover basic costs
Paterson firefighters and nine mutual aid departments battled a massive fire at an abandoned former chemical plant, facing hydrant failures, low water pressure, a ruptured gas line and access problems
EXCLUSIVES
Leaders, what’s your bold vision?
On this week’s Better Every Shift, Fire Chief Dan Munsey says it’s time to step up to fix what’s broken in the fire service — and that means embracing technology and innovation.
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
When personnel can raise concerns without fear of exclusion or reprisal, the organization becomes safer, stronger, and better equipped to serve the public
A practical playbook for protecting soft targets without disrupting public life
As urban settings grow more complex, modular training structures offer fire departments greater flexibility than traditional container props
Like a championship team, success in the fire service requires clarity, consistency and commitment
Leadership in public safety is not about rank, charisma or generational labels; it’s rooted in people
WATCH NOW
How to assess your current status, develop clear and measurable goals, and create a plan for success
OFF DUTY
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
First responders know holiday-related injuries are rampant this time of year; share this downloadable safety graphic and PDF with your community to help prevent as many as possible
A look at discounted tech, gear and personal essentials that align with patrol and off-duty needs
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