After a year of dispute over moving paramedics onto engines and reducing ambulance medic staffing, the Albuquerque City Council unanimously approved a resolution supporting the pilot and ending its fight with the mayor’s office
A fire in a pod at Portland’s North Portland Road Safe Rest Village killed one resident
Rock Falls and Sterling fire departments will be able to expand hands-on training and improve public safety across the Sauk Valley
Two Longview firefighters are recounting the rare high-angle rescue that brought two hot air balloon riders safely down from more than 900 feet after the balloon struck a tower
A house fire in Clinton County killed a woman and her five children, injured a man inside the home and hurt eight firefighters
EXCLUSIVES
Leaders, what’s your bold vision?
On this week’s Better Every Shift, Fire Chief Dan Munsey says it’s time to step up to fix what’s broken in the fire service — and that means embracing technology and innovation.
SPECIAL REPORTS
UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
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.
Exploring what the survey data reveals about how fireground tactics are executed and how safety culture is perceived
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
A practical guide to finding funding, writing stronger applications and making the case for rescue-specific gear
Vehicle-mounted systems extend protection beyond the bay, addressing cancer risk, space constraints and long-term maintenance challenges
How tethered UAS and rugged tablets expand situational awareness
When personnel can raise concerns without fear of exclusion or reprisal, the organization becomes safer, stronger, and better equipped to serve the public
WATCH NOW
We can’t all have FDNY-level staffing, but we must find staffing solutions to enhance fireground operations and survival
OFF DUTY
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
Most days are relatively routine broken up by occasional chaos
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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FEATURED EDUCATION
How to identify, onboard and manage community paramedics to succeed in their unique role in improving community health
Newark’s fire and police unions raised concerns about training, equipment and compensation related to the new response plan
Certified community paramedics are improving patient health care and reducing costs through community home visits