Two Ashtabula County departments will use more than $21,000 in state equipment grants to purchase SCBA and battery-powered tools
Sworn testimony from firefighters describes breakdowns that may have allowed embers from the Jan. 1 Lachman Fire to reignite days later into the destructive Palisades Fire
After weeks of closed-door meetings and growing public support for the chief, the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority board will hold a Thursday vote on a final decision to terminate Tim Sendelbach
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s new film features firefighters from New York, Idaho and Massachusetts reflecting on the uncertainty, challenges and lasting lessons of the pandemic
A five-alarm fire tore through a Brooklyn warehouse, injuring two firefighters as fireboats and firefighters flowed 15,000 gallons a minute
The survey seeks to better understand not only how often firefighters are training, but whether that training is realistic, relevant and supported by leadership.
EXCLUSIVES
If Gordon Graham ran the country …
On this week’s Better Every Shift, Gordon Graham delivers several new doses of commonsense wisdom, including three things he would do if he ran the country.
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
Public safety drones are purpose-built to meet the real-world challenges faced by first responders
Red flags are rarely subtle in hindsight
Vehicle-mounted systems extend protection beyond the bay, addressing cancer risk, space constraints and long-term maintenance challenges
Explore future-ready fire & EMS technology that supports first responders across the entire incident lifecycle
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
Demystifying NERIS requirements with practical, hands-on examples
WATCH NOW
How AI will reshape the future of fire‑EMS operations, dispatch and governance, according to the ChatGPT
OFF DUTY
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
The tendency to compare ourselves to others also wastes time and energy focusing on things we can’t control
The unpredictability of the job can make celebrating the holidays a logistical nightmare; here are some unique ways to stay connected
There is more than one way to make an impact on your friends’ and neighbors’ wellbeing
PRODUCT RESEARCH CATEGORIES
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Explore our new Fire Department Inventory & Asset Management Software section, designed to streamline and optimize the management of essential firefighting equipment and resources. Discover innovative tools and strategies for efficiently tracking assets, maintaining, and replenishing inventory, ensuring that your fire department is always prepared and operationally ready.
The FireRescue1 Fire Incident Management product category is a collection of information, product listings and resources for researching Incident Management solutions for fire departments big and small, urban or rural.
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FEATURED EDUCATION
FSRI’s new lithium-ion battery safety campaign includes key resources to help firefighters respond to li-ion battery fires
The toolkit provides fact sheets and resources that can be downloaded for free, co-branded and disseminated to your community
It’s hard to make change when everyone at the department has the same last name