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Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore, the first former EMT to lead the FDNY, reflects on the department’s uneasy 1996 merger with EMS
North Ridgeville Fire Department partnered with University Hospitals’ Tactical Emergency Casualty Care team for two days of training focused on active shooter and mass-casualty responses
Scruggs Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Captain Jane Crawford was recognized at the Virginia Fire and Rescue Conference for more than five decades of firefighting and instructor leadership
State officials reversed a proposed code update that would have allowed taller apartment buildings with one stairwell, siding with fire marshals who warned the change could endanger residents
The National Volunteer Fire Council is looking for volunteer firefighters to share personal stories for a new mental health video series aimed at raising awareness and encouraging wellness support
Grapevine officials say shifting fire department resources toward EMS is needed to match call volume, but critics warn the plan could affect response coverage
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Do you run mental rehearsals for fireground work?

On this week’s Better Every Shift, Dr. Rich Gasaway explains the power of visualization in fireground training and decision-making.

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Prepare your department to secure funding for safety equipment that matches today’s operational demands
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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
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Exploring what the survey data reveals about how fireground tactics are executed and how safety culture is perceived
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Vehicle-mounted systems extend protection beyond the bay, addressing cancer risk, space constraints and long-term maintenance challenges
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When personnel can raise concerns without fear of exclusion or reprisal, the organization becomes safer, stronger, and better equipped to serve the public
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An evolving skill set, a focus on communication and new approaches to firefighter training will help to change the culture in the fire service
Fire service leaders reflect on how The Secret List has impacted firefighter safety and culture
A volunteer firefighter/AEMT relates who is chosen to be guardian angels on Earth
FireRescue1.com looked at economic and fire industry data to determine the states offering the most for firefighters.
When a thank you seems inadequate, explore other ways to appreciate the service of America’s service members
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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.
Self-help gurus telling you to wash behind your ears are on every corner, but none offer the clarity of wit
Join a credit union to make lower payments and save more money
When you switch to a firefighter credit union, you may receive higher APY rates on savings and IRA accounts
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The nearby firefighter put out the fire before crews arrived on scene; no one was injured
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