A Tomball firefighter experiences a traditional rite of passage
Authorities identified a man who was killed in an explosion at a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue maintenance facility that also injured four others
Burlington firefighters responded to a sounding alarm at a foreclosed home, but crews reported no visible smoke or fire and did not force entry
After a rooftop fire knocked out power at Tacoma’s Temple Theatre, city inspectors discovered unpermitted apartments inside the historic building
The Norwich Township chief says a state law fast-tracking private power projects has left first responders without access to critical planning information for a new fuel-cell facility serving an Amazon data center
EXCLUSIVES
🎧 How NERIS is building a smarter fire service
NERIS lead developer Craig Weinschenk joins Better Every Shift host Aaron Zamzow to address
questions and misconceptions surrounding the system — and how the team is working to improve it every day.
SPECIAL REPORTS
UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
Exploring what the survey data reveals about how fireground tactics are executed and how safety culture is perceived
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
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Gain practical strategies for strengthening interagency collaboration and creating a more informed emergency response ecosystem
See how adding on-scene gas identification helps fire and hazmat teams move faster from detection to confident decision-making
Survey data reveals why resilient communications are becoming essential to response effectiveness, personnel safety and patient care
What you need to know (and do) now to be ready for the next grant cycle
Its platform gives first responders full visibility into equipment, supplies and compliance
Learn how fire agencies can create interoperable systems of care, strengthen community partnerships and secure funding to support long-term program success
Prepare a stronger AFG application with guidance tailored to communications projects
The right design can last decades — here’s what goes into it
OFF DUTY
Try one (or all) of these ideas and make movement a priority — together!
With the 2026 Winter Olympic Games underway, check out these first responders who served both locally and on the international stage
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
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