Plans to restore FDNY Ladder 9 for the 25th anniversary of 9/11 are on hold as organizers seek funding for repairs estimated to cost more than $1 million
Research on World Trade Center responders found PTSD and prolonged Ground Zero exposure were associated with signs of accelerated brain aging
About 200 first responders faced multiple entrapments, a complex engine fire and a lingering fuel leak
A split among Malibu-area fire preparedness volunteers has sparked a legal fight over trademarks, equipment and more than $2 million in donations intended for community wildfire prevention efforts
Aurora officials are considering expanding where police and fire chiefs can live as the fire department remains under interim leadership and members call for stability.
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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
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
A new API helps move real-time SCBA data from firefighters into the command platforms ICs already use
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We can’t all have FDNY-level staffing, but we must find staffing solutions to enhance fireground operations and survival
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A pension might be padding for a comfortable retirement, but is it all you need?
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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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FEATURED EDUCATION
The federal grant will fund a mobile SCBA training maze to serve recruit and veteran firefighters
The Chico Fire Department put newly hired recruits through live burn drills ahead of launching Engine 1, restoring a dedicated downtown engine to improve response times
Chelmsford firefighter Nick Spinale suffered life-threatening injuries in a 40-foot training fall but is showing early signs of improvement