Polk County Fire Rescue Chaplain Hector Cruz was traveling between fire stations to check on crews when he was fatally injured in a crash near Eagle Lake
East Millinocket Fire Department used a $90,000 grant to replace aging turnout gear for all 25 firefighters with PFAS-free protective equipment
Rising EMS staffing costs, declining volunteer ranks and reduced state support are squeezing county budgets as communities work to recruit and retain paramedics and EMTs
A Cessna 150 collided with a Pennsylvania State Police Bell 407 near a Carlisle airport runway, killing the plane’s pilot and trapping two troopers in the helicopter
Sacred Cross EMS is rallying support for Herstle Renfroe, a longtime EMS provider and volunteer firefighter whose family died in a Parker County house fire
EXCLUSIVES
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
🎧 Changing your leadership style without losing the mission
Milwaukee Fire Chief Aaron Lipski reflects on the hard lessons, humility and experience that reshaped how he leads and connects with his people
9/11 25-YEAR REMEMBRANCE
What began as scribbled names on yellow legal pads ultimately became FDNY’s official missing and deceased list — the 343
SPECIAL REPORTS
UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
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
Turn fragmented systems into seamless collaboration during critical incidents
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
FEMA Preparedness Grants just opened - download the eBook now to get in on the 2026 grants cycle
Paladin partners with public safety agencies to implement Drone as First Responder programs that provide rapid aerial intelligence, support safer decision-making and improve operational efficiency
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
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New skills require repetition; established skills demand realistic scenarios, sound decisions and measurable performance
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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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