A massive explosion leveled a commercial production building in Logan Township, sending four people to the hospital in critical condition
Around 60 residents and Loveland Fire Rescue Authority staff greeted Sendelbach ahead of his meeting with the authority board to discuss their intent to terminate
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
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
Vehicle-mounted systems extend protection beyond the bay, addressing cancer risk, space constraints and long-term maintenance challenges
A practical guide to finding funding, writing stronger applications and making the case for rescue-specific gear
How tethered UAS and rugged tablets expand situational awareness
As urban settings grow more complex, modular training structures offer fire departments greater flexibility than traditional container props
WATCH NOW
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing focuses on reducing the vividness and emotion associated with the traumatic memories
OFF DUTY
Buying a new or used auto? Consider using one of these firefighter credit unions
Most folks think they’re a worker bee, but be honest, which are you?
According to Firerescue1 data, firefighters are 1.23 times more likely than other consumers to have a credit card. Are you selecting the correct one?
These athletes protect and represent our country and deserve all the recognition they can get during the 2016 Olympic Games
Many different leadership styles make up a fire department. Which type are you?
Off-duty fitness training is essential for on-duty success. These events are some of the best.
From training to become a wildland firefighter to pure wilderness adventure entertainment, survivalism is a useful skillset.
Try one of these recipes to celebrate a summer holiday or for any weekend cookout at the station.
Overexertion is a major issue for firefighters – refer to this infographic to identify these serious warning signs.
You must be a certain type of person – driven, competitive, organized – to be drawn to a career in firefighting.
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FEATURED EDUCATION
Lt. Duckworth and Chief Wylie caution us not to buy into their emotion and abandon best fireground practices
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie also talk about labor management relations in their leadership lessons segment
Until Aberdeen Fire & Rescue is a fully accredited paramedic education center, a training program is in place for aspiring paramedics