The teen struck multiple vehicles before officers used spike strips to disable the stolen Nashville Fire Department brush truck
Stockton Engine 12 opens up at a house fire
Marion County Fire Rescue paramedic Clifton “Cliff” Murphy was honored with an Honor Walk after his family chose organ donation following his death
Madison’s Medic 1 will operate from downtown Fire Station 1, where nearly 3,800 EMS calls last year were handled by ambulances responding from other stations
Pittsburgh will use funding donated by Highmark Health to purchase eight engines and five ladder trucks as the city works to replace an aging fleet
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9/11 25-YEAR REMEMBRANCE
Deputy Chief Oren Bersagel-Briese explains how an informal Denver stair climb became a nationwide tradition
🎧 Don’t wait for tragedy to build resilience
From 9/11 to major disasters across the country, Frank Leto shares what the fire service has learned about peer support, recovery and protecting firefighters for the long haul
More than 1,300 firefighters speak up about the quality of training, how training is evaluated and what stands in the way of training more often
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UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
Practical strategies to support cancer prevention, behavioral health and general wellness with limited resources
The chief’s guide to budget-conscious station design
Learn how departments are simplifying NFPA 1850 recordkeeping while strengthening firefighter safety
Gain practical strategies for strengthening interagency collaboration and creating a more informed emergency response ecosystem
A tactical playbook for firefighters, company officers and chief officers
A practical playbook for protecting soft targets without disrupting public life
From the Super Bowl to the Olympics, veteran chiefs reveal how to build a unified command structure that holds under pressure — before the first siren sounds
From idea to implementation, fire service leaders detail the process of standing up health centers that are redefining firefighter readiness
Demystifying NERIS requirements with practical, hands-on examples
Prepare your department to secure funding for safety equipment that matches today’s operational demands
Lessons from agencies mastering real-time collaboration under pressure
From checklists to command-post placement, leaders must build the foundation for confident command
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Education
Leadership skills can open doors across emergency response, prevention and public service
As DFR technology evolves, many of the barriers that once limited adoption are becoming far easier to overcome
With Tyler’s Fire & EMS Suite, departments can streamline operations with one connected fire and EMS workflow
Padgenite tiles stop heat effectively and are built to survive hose streams, impacts and decades of punishing use
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Honor the sacrifices and the legacy left by 9/11 responders by marking the anniversary with community service, education and self-care
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Prioritize your wellbeing to pave the way for sustained healthy living
Find the perfect pair of tactical glasses with our expert recommendations, focusing on safety, optical clarity and advanced protection
A pension might be padding for a comfortable retirement, but is it all you need?
Recognize your dad for both his fatherly and fire service achievements by getting him one of these great gift ideas
The American flag is considered a living symbol under federal law. We must treat it as such.
Here are seven strategies to pay down debt and live within your means
From staying active to finding purpose, these tried-and-true strategies will help you navigate and enjoy life after retirement
Sometimes, despite love and connection and every effort to help, we can’t save someone — but we must keep trying
When free of shift schedules, try these tips to get to sleep faster and achieve quality sleep
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