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Massachusetts chiefs report 18–48-month waits and prices that have doubled since pre-pandemic, forcing stock or used buys and stretching budgets
A Saline City Council vote launches planning, legal review and public outreach to form a multi-jurisdiction fire authority targeting faster response, clearer governance and fairer cost sharing
A new after-action review says agencies were overwhelmed, the EOC was largely ineffective, alert tools went underused and outdated policies delayed orders, echoing Woolsey-era warnings as west Altadena burned during the Eaton fire.
Fire and heavy smoke at Accurate Energetic Systems near Bucksnort forced crews to hold back amid ongoing detonations
Kennet Engine 24’s officer found a nonverbal teen with autism in a second-floor bedroom while firefighters advanced a hoseline
LAFD Interim Chief Ronnie Villanueva said crews “cold-trailed” the 8-acre fire and didn’t use thermal cameras, a decision critics call “hard to justify”
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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
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Learn now to prepare firefighters at every level to step up and lead when it counts
An essential guide to help new firefighters navigate the early days of the job with confidence
Firefighters from across the country, serving at all department types, share their fire station must-haves
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Best practices for a successful grant application
The panelists answer attendee questions related to NFPA 3000, PPE, grants, armed firefighters, RTFs, working with law enforcement, and more
Tips for enhancing your live-fire training, focusing on factors like ALS transport, hoseline deployment, gpms, interior and exterior safety officers, and more
From cardiac care to supplements and yoga, Better Every Shift answers your questions from the live podcast event
Chief Marc Bashoor joins a special live Better Every Shift to discuss what it really means to be a healthy firefighter
Among a sea of strong candidates, how does an aspiring company or chief officer stand out?
Reviewing NFPA 3000, the current state of active-shooter event training, plus unique approaches to ASHE response
View this webinar to hear about use cases deployed on Zebra devices running Windows Pro and how you can adopt these technologies for your teams
Learn how technology will shape the future of public safety operations, based on results of the second annual Verizon Frontline Public Safety Communications survey
Optimize your readiness for natural and manmade disasters and other expanded response efforts
Facts are your friends when it comes to making the case for more money
Get an early look at the changes on the table and their likely consequences, and learn more about the decision to restructure PPE-focused standards
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Like a championship team, success in the fire service requires clarity, consistency and commitment
Firefighters are protected from hidden station hazards with direct exhaust capture, air purification and real-time monitoring
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.
How lessons from COVID-19 are shaping the next evolution in PPE for law enforcement, fire, EMS and corrections
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Two decades after the devastating hurricane, FEMA’s role is under fire — and the lessons still feel unlearned
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Understanding the origin, meaning and controversy related to the thin red line flags
There’s a fire service-inspired costume for everyone on our list, from babies to kids to adults and, yes, even your pets
One study shows that injuries for firefighters working 48-hour shifts are highest during the second day of the shift
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
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