Two Los Angeles firefighters suffered minor injuries after their apparatus crashed during a response
The $150,000 contribution will keep early detection screenings moving after federal funding cuts put the firefighter wellness program at risk
The Sandy Fire sent smoke over Simi Valley as crews raced calmer winds to protect homes and hold the flames back
Pawtuckett firefighters reached settlements with the city after suing for wrongful termination over discipline tied to alleged cannabis use
A Catskill firefighter suffered minor injuries after a staircase collapsed beneath him during a house fire
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
What you need to know (and do) now to be ready for the next grant cycle
Practical advice for preparing a strong application
Practical advice for preparing a strong application
Building a successful mentoring relationship requires effort, accountability and engagement from the firefighter being mentored
WATCH NOW
Amid the grief and devastation of survivors, many are sharing the courageous efforts of first responders, fellow residents, family members and even camp counselors who put their lives on the line to save others
OFF DUTY
We explain the types of cases, share our favorites for fire department challenge coins and offer a few tips to choose the right case
By incorporating neck training into your daily fitness routine, you can prevent injury, reduce pain and even improve physical performance
Track your body’s biometrics with these top Amazon picks
The benefits are numerous, but the startup can be daunting; become a meal-prepping pro with these top-rated solutions
Could intermittent fasting be the wellness key you’ve been searching for?
From triathlons to parkour and beyond, these extreme sports align ever so nicely with first responder functional fitness workouts
Whether you need something special for the holidays, a fire academy graduation or to celebrate an overdue promotion, these recommendations are sure to elicit a grin
From a mega-flatscreen TV to a novelty fire alarm light switch, check out this starter guide to completing your firefighter basement
These personal finance tips will help accelerate your savings for daily necessities and meeting your financial goals
From innovative stoves to music and lighting for ambience, here’s your ultimate guide to a memorable campfire gathering
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FEATURED EDUCATION
A grand jury found that there is not enough evidence to warrant charges against anyone at the New York State Fire Academy
The ATF fire modeling research focused on the role of corrugated stainless-steel tubing in the death of Howard County Firefighter Nathan Flynn
A procession was held for Kelly Wong, 29, who fell from an aerial ladder