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Firefighters battle for a seventh day as Nebraska’s largest wildfire on record scorches more than 1,300 square miles, with wind, heat and low containment threatening renewed spread
City leaders say booming population and new industry could push Greensboro to 400,000 residents, requiring major fire department expansion by 2040
Bartenders, hotel workers and taxi drivers who serve as volunteer firefighters run drills to prepare for protecting Michigan’s historic Mackinac Island
Federal investigators say the officer had recently returned to duty after a stroke and heart failure diagnosis, highlighting gaps in return-to-work medical clearance
A Boston firefighter suffered cardiac arrest during a fire in Hyde Park
Advocates and lawmakers warn staffing shortages at the World Trade Center Health Program are causing treatment delays for sick 9/11 responders and survivors
The survey seeks to better understand not only how often firefighters are training, but whether that training is realistic, relevant and supported by leadership.
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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.

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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
An essential guide to help new firefighters navigate the early days of the job with confidence
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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
Explore future-ready fire & EMS technology that supports first responders across the entire incident lifecycle
As urban settings grow more complex, modular training structures offer fire departments greater flexibility than traditional container props
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Long shifts, stress and sleep loss undermine firefighter readiness and safety, but new data-driven approaches offer hope
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CPR training can prepare anyone to render lifesaving care
It’s true; games help cultivate and maintain the relationships that make up your all-important support system
Understanding the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO)
Our picks for public safety readers for inspiration, health, healing, leadership and escape
Your go-to guide for buying multi-functional gloves that can be used in a variety of situations around the house
Untying the complex world of rope’s wound wonders
These products serve as great everyday reminders of the bravery exhibited by firefighters
Discover practical strategies for public safety leaders to stay grounded, manage stress and inspire their teams during life’s toughest challenges
Keys to resilient leadership
How to prioritize your financial goals and put your overtime pay to good use
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Union President John Sibiga said the report shows the Baltimore County Fire Department “lacks sufficient fiscal, physical, and human resources to accomplish its core mission”
Airport-based responders will undergo a 40-hour course on dealing with plane disasters in the aftermath of the Asiana crash response that killed a survivor
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