Danielson officials and firefighters say they are aligned on improving communication, staffing and safety within the fire department
Athens’ new black-and-gold “Screamin’ Eagles” fire engine honors the local high school
Auburn officials say labor agreements may complicate proposed job cuts tied to the city’s planned 8% spending reduction
Communities in wildfire-prone areas must now follow new construction standards, though some local leaders worry about rising rebuilding and enforcement costs
Retired Kalispell firefighter Alan “Gus” Gustafson has spent decades preserving artifacts, including a 1925 American LaFrance pumper he once rode
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
Practical advice for preparing a strong application
Protection matters, but so does performance — here’s what to know
What you need to know (and do) now to be ready for the next grant cycle
Survey data reveals why resilient communications are becoming essential to response effectiveness, personnel safety and patient care
OFF DUTY
We can honor our past and maintain our traditions without dismissing new, better and safer ways of doing the job
A couple of service members won $1 million each, and one found lasting love
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
Mental health experts are issuing advice to coworkers and family members about the warning signs of someone struggling with the deaths
Jaclyn Arndt of the Homer Volunteer Fire Department pushed herself to compete in “one of the most challenging experiences on the planet”
Why I chose to leave the concrete jungle and embrace a slower-paced fire service experience
‘My way’ is the only way to pack the hose – until it’s not
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El Paso Fire Suppression Technician Eduardo Ramirez was participating in physical training at the fire station when he collapsed late Tuesday night
Jason Cortez, 42, fell three stories during a company-level training drill, causing severe head injuries