Inevitable or misguided? Supporters see stipends as necessary while critics question the impact on tradition
Colleagues and first responders gathered to pay tribute to Michael Altman, a fourth-generation firefighter killed in the line of duty
Funding will help provide cardiac screenings for Amesbury firefighters, part of a broader push to protect first responders from rising health risks
The Forest Service’s deputy chief of fire and aviation management, Sarah Fisher, says the operational firefighting workforce will remain unchanged despite broader reorganization plan
The documents outline claims of repeated abuse, threats and ignored complaints involving a 16-year-old female junior firefighter at the Howe Volunteer Fire Department
EXCLUSIVES
Do you run mental rehearsals for fireground work?
On this week’s Better Every Shift, Dr. Rich Gasaway explains the power of visualization in fireground training and decision-making.
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
A practical guide to finding funding, writing stronger applications and making the case for rescue-specific gear
As urban settings grow more complex, modular training structures offer fire departments greater flexibility than traditional container props
How tethered UAS and rugged tablets expand situational awareness
Vehicle-mounted systems extend protection beyond the bay, addressing cancer risk, space constraints and long-term maintenance challenges
WATCH NOW
A renewed focus on people, community connections and clear communication can help rebuild the recruitment pipeline
OFF DUTY
Saint Florian is also associated with brewers due to lore that he once miraculously stopped a fire with a single pitcher of water
From classic and trucker hats to custom beanies and beyond, we’re got your head covered
Does your estate plan include an advanced directive?
Regardless of your level of wealth, the failure to establish an estate plan can be detrimental to your family
It could take more than a year to adjust benefits and disburse retroactive payments following the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act — here’s how to prepare
A pension might be padding for a comfortable retirement, but is it all you need?
From coffee, to healthy snacks and hydration options, make sure your firefighters have everything they need to recharge between calls with cost-saving subscription options
Common agents used in drug-facilitated sexual assault: How to recognize them and how they impact care
With practice, nerves can be an asset, not a liability
Tough shifts demand tough feet — fix the pain now or it’ll take you out later
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FEATURED EDUCATION
“Addiction -- It’s not a Choice, It’s a Disease,” was designed to give firefighters more insight into a problem they deal with nearly every day
The current plan is to update training to make sure that first responders are aware of the risks posed by contact with fentanyl
New approaches, focusing on emotions, recent events and adding a social element can increase retention of firefighter training