In Sterling Heights, new weekday EMT units and a color-coded dispatch system are easing paramedic burnout and targeting rising EMS calls
Lee County’s new weekday strike teams and Saltillo’s first stand-alone fire station are boosting coverage, cutting response times and aiming to lower insurance ratings
Victims say someone threw flammable liquid onto the fire in Whitfield County, sending flames through the crowd and prompting multiple airlifts to burn centers
Norwich officials offered a path to reinstate Yantic Fire Engine Co. No. 1 as volunteers press lawsuit over Unified Command and question public safety, costs
The Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department will now have a permanent location to provide annual physicals, cardiac stress tests and cancer-related screenings
EXCLUSIVES
FireRescue1 launches What Firefighters Want in 2026 survey
The survey seeks to better understand not only how often firefighters are training, but whether that training is realistic, relevant and supported by leadership. The insights shared through this survey will help spotlight gaps, highlight best practices and drive meaningful conversations about how departments prepare their members for the job ahead. Take the survey today!
Is firefighter stress really different?
On this week’s Better Every Shift, Captain Marc Wysocki challenges leaders to treat mental health as operational readiness, not a crisis response.
SPECIAL REPORTS
UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
Learn how NERIS is providing first responders with more accurate and actionable post-incident information
Captain Richard Birt shares a bread-and-butter approach to mitigating residential structure fires involving solar panel and energy storage systems
The latest research promoting firefighter safety
Learn how to maintain a sense of calm so you can help others
What you need to know about the new consolidated standard and what that means for your department
Skills and insights for tomorrow’s challenges
How AI and deployable communications are changing the field
Preventing disruptive emergency communication outages
Gain reliable and explainable results safely using Raman, FTIR, and SERS
Chiefs John Oates and Dena Ali break down the latest survey findings related to fire department leadership at all levels
Effective responses to the latest chemical threats
Leveraging emerging technology to enhance firefighter safety
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Public safety drones are purpose-built to meet the real-world challenges faced by first responders
From drones and AI to virtual reality, emerging innovations promise to reshape operations, enhance safety and strengthen decision-making across the fire service
Demystifying NERIS requirements with practical, hands-on examples
Explore future-ready fire & EMS technology that supports first responders across the entire incident lifecycle
OFF DUTY
Grab these firefighter-approved turkey fryers and related equipment
Stock up at 5.11 Tactical, grab a free meal at Chili’s, and enjoy more deals honoring U.S. military and first responders
Stack the deck in your favor now, before the health battles become unwinnable
Long shifts, stress and sleep loss undermine firefighter readiness and safety, but new data-driven approaches offer hope
Their quick thinking after a series of sudden deaths led to the discovery of cyanide-laced Tylenol — and a turning point in consumer safety
On National Punctuation Day, test your knowledge of punctuation
Discover how firefighters can improve sleep and fight fatigue with simple changes like air filters, blackout curtains and humidity control
Ruby has been assigned to Minneapolis Fire Station 7 for three months when she finally responds to her first house fire
How new federal tax rules could affect your paycheck, deductions and long-term savings
Calculate your net worth, evaluate your cash flow, and develop your strategies and tactics to take action
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FEATURED EDUCATION
The Laramie County fire chief tackles recruitment and retention misses, organizational tempo and fostering a culture of critical thinking
Highlighting the best moments of the show, from memorable “hallway run-ins” to attention-getting exhibits and non-stop special events
The battalion chief talks passion for the job, fighting complacency, empowering your leaders, and the difference between being right and being effective