Troy’s new Engine 2, designed for the city’s hills and dense infrastructure, will serve the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute area as officials continue investing in public safety
The Winston-Salem city council approved a nearly $2 million compensation overhaul boosting salaries up to 9.5%
Loveland Fire Rescue Authority Board Chair Jeff Swanty’s resignation follows a months-long dispute that resulted in Fire Chief Tim Sendelbach separating from the agency
A NIOSH investigation details how deteriorated conditions, fire below and strategy gaps led to four serious firefighter injuries
San Antonio police said a welfare check escalated when a woman allegedly struck a firefighter with a knife before barricading herself inside an apartment
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Are you a “filmmaker firefighter” with your TIC?
On this week’s Better Every Shift, Chief Andy Starnes details how to develop thermal imager discipline
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
How tethered UAS and rugged tablets expand situational awareness
When personnel can raise concerns without fear of exclusion or reprisal, the organization becomes safer, stronger, and better equipped to serve the public
Voice-operated two-way intrateam networks can improve safety and efficiency across operations
Leadership in public safety is not about rank, charisma or generational labels; it’s rooted in people
The treatment has evolved to be one of the most effective and evidence-based treatments for trauma
A practical playbook for protecting soft targets without disrupting public life
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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