An investigation found missed inspections, code violations and communication breakdowns contributed to a near-fatal rescue during a fast-moving Easton fire
Strong winds carried flames and smoke across Belleville and parts of Essex County, prompting a state of emergency and air quality warnings
Texas Health Fort Worth’s simulation unit gives EMS and fire crews hands-on emergency training closer to home
The Port Authority says transponders will be installed on vehicles after a LaGuardia collision involving a fire truck and an Air Canada jet
Loveland IAFF Local 3566 says the move would give firefighters a formal role in talks over pay, benefits and working conditions
EXCLUSIVES
“We have to rethink our approach to mental health”
On this week’s Better Every Shift, Dena Ali explains why firefighter wellness is established long before a bad call — through culture, communication and sleep habits.
SPECIAL REPORTS
UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
District Chief Sobieski offers strategies for handling performance issues and details how to develop a performance improvement plan
Find out how 5G enables public safety agencies to respond faster with real-time information that keeps first responders and their communities safer
Discover the best security postures with high levels of availability and reliability
Tackling questions from the FireRescue1 community about how to best manage firefighters and guide them to success
Learn about grants that can help fire agencies recover costs for COVID-19.
A crowd-sourced educational stress management experience with Mike Taigman and Angela Leath for cops, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, 911 telecommunicators and correctional officers
Answering key questions about safety, efficacy, mutations, side effects, conspiracy theories, and what’s ahead as new vaccines roll out
Learn about the state of public safety and how your agency can best plan for short- and long-term operational challenges
Lexipol Senior Grants Consultants Samantha Dorm and Jerry Brant answer questions about available funds for public safety agencies
Learn how Juvare can be a resource for tracking COVID-19 cases in real time
Learn how next-generation 911 will help responders navigate COVID-19
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Like a championship team, success in the fire service requires clarity, consistency and commitment
Leadership in public safety is not about rank, charisma or generational labels; it’s rooted in people
The treatment has evolved to be one of the most effective and evidence-based treatments for trauma
Voice-operated two-way intrateam networks can improve safety and efficiency across operations
WATCH NOW
With an increased risk of developing skin cancer, firefighters should follow simple steps to avoid sunburn
OFF DUTY
Follow this expert guide to cleaning, conditioning and polishing your police boots, belts and gear the right way
Explore top self-defense tools like TASERs, pepper spray and personal alarms. Learn how to choose, use, and store them safely and legally
Read the first five practical, no-nonsense strategies to help you stay sharp, resilient, and in control — no matter what the job throws at you
The habit? Working out with your dog in ways that support movement, recovery and routine
The uniform doesn’t come with a manual for pet ownership — this might help
Looking to supplement your income? These side jobs are perfect for firefighters
No matter the challenges that face you, you find a way to respond to those in need
Check out these must-read books that cover everything from historical nonfiction and memoirs to practical advice and the science of wildfire
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