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The Brooklyn native graduates with 180 other probationary firefighters after years of service as an FDNY EMT
The Loveland Fire Rescue Authority Board will reconvene Monday to continue discussions on a letter of intent to terminate Fire Chief Tim Sendelbach
The seven-time NASCAR Cup champion will debut a new helmet honoring America’s fallen firefighters in partnership with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
What would be your initial report and actions at this Prince George’s County fire?
FEMA says it can continue emergency response early in a shutdown, but prolonged funding gaps could disrupt planning with state and local partners
Officials say the NIOSH-led registry is now the nation’s largest firefighter cancer cohort, using service histories linked to state cancer data to better track risk and guide prevention
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On this week’s Better Every Shift, Zam explains how Eminem’s anthem about owning a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity applies to hard truths in the fire service

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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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From biophilic design to cancer-risk reduction and sustainable construction, discover the trends shaping the next generation of fire stations
UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
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
Get the insights, expert advice and tools to help your agency score big on grants
Best practices for building your next apparatus – or fleet
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
From drones and AI to virtual reality, emerging innovations promise to reshape operations, enhance safety and strengthen decision-making across the fire service
Public safety drones are purpose-built to meet the real-world challenges faced by first responders
Explore future-ready fire & EMS technology that supports first responders across the entire incident lifecycle
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With the 2026 Winter Olympic Games underway, check out these first responders who served both locally and on the international stage
The former U.S. fire administrator shares how a colleague’s kindness in her first days on the job set her up for success
With an increased risk of developing skin cancer, firefighters should follow simple steps to avoid sunburn
Reflecting on how grief unfolds over time, colliding with duty and responsibility, and how love continues to occupy the space loss leaves behind
From gritty dramas to high-octane rescues, these firefighter shows capture the heart, humor and heroism of life in the fire service
How a firefighter turned business owner continues serving his community after hanging up his boots
The 10 holiday films that survive debate, repeat viewings and the remote control
A chance diagnosis, a national call for help and a liver donated by a fellow firefighter
Staffing takes time, but a rehab station addresses members’ critical health need right now
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