Jersey City Fire Chief Jack Johnson said civilians reported vagrants possibly lived in the building
City Administrator Michael Jordan proposed bending policy to grant Reginald Freeman a police-only housing bonus, boosting his offer to nearly $260K
A massive blaze gutted the longtime family-owned boat business in Summit Township, prompting a multi-agency response
Firefighter Jeffrey Deschenes died in the line of duty after responding to multiple emergency calls, the U.S. Fire Administration confirmed
Construction workers scrambled to safety after a portion of an underground tunnel collapsed 400 feet below the surface, with all rescued and no major injuries reported
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Even if you can’t travel out of town for a vacation, you can still make the most of your time off; here are some tips to help responders enjoy a staycation right at home
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FEATURED EDUCATION
Preplanning the contents and building construction, while performing walk-throughs and training, builds confidence in responding to these low-frequency events
The Charlie Riley Community Service Scholarship Foundation has given 333 scholarships over 17 years
T-shirt sales benefit the Firefighter Cancer Support Network
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Discover why the departments that treat recruiting like marketing are winning — and how to follow their lead
Fire/EMS Software
How streamlining checks and inventory management reduces costs and enhances efficiency
How to turn data into actionable insights that drive smarter decisions and safer outcomes
UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
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
Safety Stand Down 2024 goes back to basic training