Fire officials said the drones will help assess structure fires before apparatus arrive, improving situational awareness for commanders
Firefighter Travis Langan smashed through a Tesla’s sunroof to rescue Carmen Pinto from rising floodwaters on the Jackie Robinson Parkway
An exterior attack along with water supply operations in Columbia
Firefighters responding to a reported gas leak arrived as a blast tore through an Oak Cliff apartment building, injuring at least five people
More than 100 people rallied behind the Taftville Volunteer Fire Company amid an ongoing dispute with Norwich officials over the Unified Command policy and fears of a possible suspension
EXCLUSIVES
🎧 How NERIS is building a smarter fire service
NERIS lead developer Craig Weinschenk joins Better Every Shift host Aaron Zamzow to address
questions and misconceptions surrounding the system — and how the team is working to improve it every day.
SPECIAL REPORTS
UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
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
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.
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Cumbersome and costly testing methods have long challenged first responders – this product changes that
Survey data reveals why resilient communications are becoming essential to response effectiveness, personnel safety and patient care
See how adding on-scene gas identification helps fire and hazmat teams move faster from detection to confident decision-making
Practical advice for preparing a strong application
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It’s essential to establish clear rules, expectations and training for all command functions
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Easy-to-use products that will keep your food fresh for the long run
Save on duty gear, Faraday bags, tactical clothing, command post equipment and more during the last long weekend of the summer
A devastating MS diagnosis ultimately helped me be a champion of resilience and growth
Smartphone health app users are more active, sleep better and eat healthier according to a new study
Many voltage testers pull double-duty with bonus features
Tips for fire service leaders looking to foster a culture of wellness
This gear protects eyes, ears and extremities from power tool injuries
It may not be uphill both ways, but kids walking to school is not without risk; these options can put parents at ease
Don’t compromise on functionality or comfort when buying maternity tactical pants
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FEATURED EDUCATION
Changes in pension formulas or medical benefits in retirement have caused those in the fire service to consider early retirement or face dramatic reductions in pensions and benefits
Researchers suggested that firefighters be retrained to handle megafires like the 2012 Waldo Canyon fire
Sheldon, a golden retriever/lab mix, and his handler Saginaw Battalion Chief John Tadlock train 2-5 times daily and recently completed their recertification