The newest state-of-the-industry project focuses on firefighter training
President Donald Trump announced he will replace Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after she faced intense scrutiny on Capitol Hill over immigration enforcement and agency operations
Sherman Fire Rescue handled about 600 calls outside city limits in 2025, but officials say the current system funding those responses may not be sustainable
A massive explosion leveled a commercial production building in Logan Township, sending four people to the hospital in critical condition
Around 60 residents and Loveland Fire Rescue Authority staff greeted Sendelbach ahead of his meeting with the authority board to discuss their intent to terminate
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
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
Battalion Chief Steve Conn and Lt. Bassel Ibrahim detail mayday lessons from real-world events and progressive training
This informative webinar will provide key information on how two public safety agencies (one police and one fire) funded comprehensive smartphone programs that provided issued devices to all personnel.
Exploring what the survey data reveals about how fireground tactics are executed and how safety culture is perceived
Get the insights, expert advice and tools to help your agency score big on grants
Best practices for building your next apparatus – or fleet
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
A practical guide to finding funding, writing stronger applications and making the case for rescue-specific gear
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
Red flags are rarely subtle in hindsight
WATCH NOW
RICE, rapid transport and a quick fridge check can change the outcome before a bleeding disorder turns into a major emergency
OFF DUTY
Our all-in-one resource for life beyond the uniform, from fitness and health to money matters and entertainment, and more.
Scrolling can’t save you — but a conversation might
Try one (or all) of these ideas and make movement a priority — together!
With the 2026 Winter Olympic Games underway, check out these first responders who served both locally and on the international stage
The former U.S. fire administrator shares how a colleague’s kindness in her first days on the job set her up for success
With an increased risk of developing skin cancer, firefighters should follow simple steps to avoid sunburn
Reflecting on how grief unfolds over time, colliding with duty and responsibility, and how love continues to occupy the space loss leaves behind
From gritty dramas to high-octane rescues, these firefighter shows capture the heart, humor and heroism of life in the fire service
How a firefighter turned business owner continues serving his community after hanging up his boots
The 10 holiday films that survive debate, repeat viewings and the remote control
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