Engineer Steven Decker, a 30-year member, died after a training exercise in West Ridge, marking the department’s second LODD in recent months
A medical transport plane crashed in rugged terrain near Ruidoso,and starting a wildfire that quickly spread in dry, windy conditions
Annapolis and Anne Arundel County officials are proposing a jointly funded peak-time medic unit to handle growing EMS demand
About 7% of Minneapolis firefighters are on PTSD leave while officials grapple with rising mental health and workers’ compensation costs
The resignation of Santa Fe’s Alternative Response Unit behavioral health manager leaves concerns over staffing cuts, reduced call volume and the removal of EMS captains
EXCLUSIVES
Schaeffer: The fire service can’t afford CAVE leadership
Learn how ego, burnout and the “Chiefs Against Virtually Everything” mindset can stall progress.
SPECIAL REPORTS
UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
Gain practical strategies for strengthening interagency collaboration and creating a more informed emergency response ecosystem
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.
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Like a championship team, success in the fire service requires clarity, consistency and commitment
The treatment has evolved to be one of the most effective and evidence-based treatments for trauma
Prepare a stronger AFG application with guidance tailored to communications projects
Practical advice for preparing a strong application
OFF DUTY
These easy, versatile and Amazon-accessible finds make holiday decorating a breeze
This selection offers a wide range of handy multi-tools designed for several uses, on and off the job
Get your stocking stuffers, favorites and more while the deals are still live!
Share your public safety pride with an ornament on your Christmas tree
Healthy, portable, delicious choices for quick fueling
Add on-the-go supplements, hydration and sleep aids to ward off winter illnesses
For first responders, mocktails offer a way to join in the festivities while staying sharp and ready for any call
Leaders must instill in firefighters early that recruitment is a part of their identity
Find answers to all your questions surrounding this five-day online shopping bonanza
These events provide first responders with a unique opportunity to connect with their communities, promote safety and foster goodwill beyond emergency response
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FEATURED EDUCATION
Stephen Rhine and Scott Orr discuss the importance of fundamental skills and how to reach all generations in training
Apparent disagreements over training, funding and lack of recognition for volunteers led to the change
Wilkes-Barre FD members returned to class with questions; “It provided timelessness,” said Thomas Franko, Wilkes University assistant professor