UL FSRI researchers used full-scale residential fire experiments to show how simultaneous interior/exterior attack and post-knockdown ventilation can improve firefighter safety and victim survival
Kansas City firefighters rescued three residents from a burning apartment in the Independence Plaza neighborhood
After two hours behind closed doors, the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority board delayed a final decision on Chief Sendelbach, who has been on paid leave since Jan. 28.
Members of three chapters teamed up for search training using built props designed to simulate real conditions
Authorities say an armed man rammed a vehicle into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township before being fatally shot by security
The survey seeks to better understand not only how often firefighters are training, but whether that training is realistic, relevant and supported by leadership.
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
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
WATCH NOW
The ceremony dates back to the days of horse-drawn equipment when members had to push the equipment into the bay
OFF DUTY
Combine hazmat principles with high-visibility vests, traffic cones, scene lighting and personal lighting devices to reduce MVC scene risks
Pill organizers and dispensers that help prevent missed doses, overdoses and interactions
Sudden cardiac arrest can strike without warning, and every minute counts
Is the 75 Hard health and fitness challenge to boost mental discipline and physical fitness right for you?
From personalized keychains to fire hydrant replicas, grab one of these gifts for a fellow firefighter – or yourself
Unlike some department tees out there, you can wear these shirts with pride
Prevent common at-home injuries with practical tools to prevent falls and ensure emergency help is always within reach
From grabber tools to car safety handles, discover affordable devices designed to assist with mobility and reach, reducing the risk of injury
Some first responders take the unique experience of serving the public into the political arena
Discover how one public safety professional rebuilt her identity and found new purpose after an injury led to early retirement in her 30s
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FEATURED EDUCATION
As critical as the research is on how modern furnishings burn, the real importance lies in what we do with the results
Firefighter Kelly Wong, 29, fell from an aerial ladder; he leaves behind his wife and an infant son
Firefighter Scott Deem was honored by the San Antonio Fire Department by having a mock 2,400 square foot home named after him