Year in Review
Consider what you want to accomplish in the next 12 months and build an actionable framework to achieve it
Recapping the themes that dominated events, headlines and kitchen table conversations, plus tips for how to thrive in 2025
Following a devastating accident, a paramedic shares his profound journey through Maryland’s trauma care system, offering new insights into patient care and recovery
Part of building crew unity is taking the opportunity to have some fun, but there must be room for training – plus all those EMS calls
Firefighter Megan Warfield leapt into action to help a victim in an overturned car after being involved in a multi-vehicle crash – and gave birth 23 hours later
The floating fire station has drawn curious eyes from around the world, starting with its initial conception and extending to crew operations
From a “spaceship” fire to an impromptu station wedding, and even 792 jars of Ragú, 2022 gave firefighters across the country some unique experiences
The images of these firefighters facing near-daily barrages of battle continues 10 months into the war
From locally, to Ecuador and Ukraine, EMS and fire organizations stepped up to make a difference both at home and internationally
From augmented reality to wearables and data visualization, technology is making the future of firefighting safer
Early tragedy, daring rescues, mega-fires and history-making moments defined the year
Mayday training, preplanning, mutual-aid agreements and scene size-ups emerge as common themes in major incidents
As we reflect on another year gone by, we remember the firefighters who gave their lives in service and protection of their communities
Review the major milestones associated with initial vaccine rollout, clinic scale-ups, and the race to determine the efficacy of vaccines on new variants
These are the stories our readers loved, hated, clicked on, shared, and had a lot to say about on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn
Bashoor and Cebollero discuss staffing storages, apparatus and ambulance safety, the COVID-19 vaccines, ET3 and telehealth, the use of ketamine, and much more
FireRescue1 contributors ponder what firefighters will face next, after two years of considerable challenges
After 9/11, Dan Rowan, a 21-year FDNY veteran, moved from New York to Arizona to become a fourth-generation police officer – a change he says got him through some of his darkest days
Fire apparatus evolve to include more safety, storage and communication features
Zechariah Cartledge runs 1 mile for each firefighter, EMT, cop and corrections officer killed on duty
Firefighters showed their kindness; devotion to family, animals and even food; and participated in some strange-but-true events
With the 2020 event canceled due to COVID, the 2021 return to Emmitsburg recognized two years of American fire service LODDs
Face masks became just another part of the PPE lineup in 2020
A look back on how the biggest stories of the year impacted the fire service, plus the bright moments that were lost in the news cycle
As we look toward a new year, we honor the memory of those who put their life on the line to protect their community
Coronavirus response dominates Second Session; suicide, LODD benefits pass
While COVID deaths will push 2020 counts high, “legacy” LODDs continue to drop
Daniel O’Beirne and Jordan Reed, two strangers with fire and EMS backgrounds, worked together to save a driver whose semi-truck struck a pole and burst into flames
Bob Stanczyk was putting out hot spots when he noticed discomfort in his left shoulder; alerting EMTs he didn’t feel right saved his life
Despite a challenging year, firefighters can look ahead to 2021 with hope, inspiration and renewed energy
Every helicopter takeoff and landing, every suspicious package, every hint of civil unrest – Station 13 is ready to respond
It will take teamwork and cooperation among all of us to understand and fight this monster
Dr. James Betts had been working 80-hour work weeks at the hospital; 10 years ago, he committed to getting back to his fire service roots
MOST POPULAR
- Your strategic plan: It’s time to prepare for the new year
- 10 fire service incidents that defined the decade
- What’s next for the fire service? Fire service leaders offer 2022 projections
- Antarctic firefighter discusses unique challenges on continent of extremes
- ‘I can’t believe I’m alive': Dramatic near misses from 2019