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🎧 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.

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More than 1,600 firefighters weigh in on the perennial debate about whether aggressive tactics and safety culture are mutually exclusive
An essential guide to help new firefighters navigate the early days of the job with confidence
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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.
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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
Protection matters, but so does performance — here’s what to know
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Colts center Danny Pinter shares the catalyst for his cause, plus gridiron lessons to apply to the fireground
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Will “Patriots Day” accurately portray the issues first responders experienced during the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013?
Health professionals weigh in: What happens when you sit too much? How can you fix it?
FireRescue1 reveals who’s hiring and what they are looking for on your resume
Can you afford to live in the city you protect?
Knowing how to cook at the station can take you far in the firehouse
Tax season is right around the corner, would you like to save some cash?
You’ve worked hard for your GI Bill benefits, and now it’s time to let them work for you.
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As recent news shows, firefighter vehicles are a soft target for thieves; here’s how to make them harder
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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
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