Melinda Brugger, a former Plattekill EMS captain, and James Brugger, a former fire chief, were found dead at a Milton Turnpike residence
Sterling Fire Department is on pace to surpass last year’s record call volume as Chief Dave Northcutt pushes for more firefighters to reduce workload and burnout
Authorities confirmed eight relatives spanning four generations were killed before their Billings-area home burned
The Sept. 3 event will bring together clinicians, researchers, first responders and advocates to examine 25 years of 9/11-related healthcare and research
Randy Lupe, a temporary emergency support crew member from the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation, died while supporting operations on the 15,226-acre Frijoles 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
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
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
A new API helps move real-time SCBA data from firefighters into the command platforms ICs already use
WATCH NOW
New skills require repetition; established skills demand realistic scenarios, sound decisions and measurable performance
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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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