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Boise firefighters are using the strip mall, practicing forcible entry, ventilation and hoseline deployment as the FD rebuilds experience amid retirements and rapid staffing growth
Pasco County leaders say the move will improve recovery time, mental wellness and work-life balance, while supporting recruitment and retention as overtime hours trend down
A $2.2M renovation project has modernized two longtime Cañon City fire stations, adding updated bunk areas, HVAC systems and advanced alerting technology
The CPSE Center for Innovation Strategic Scan proposes six actionable takeaways related to apparatus purchasing challenges
Fresno firefighters rescued an 89-year-old woman in critical condition and treated a police officer for smoke inhalation after a blaze in the 500 block of North Fulton Street
Webb will be honored for three decades of advocacy that helped strengthen national firefighter support and secure programs like the Assistance to Firefighters Grant
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You only get one shot: Train for the moments that matter

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
Learn now to prepare firefighters at every level to step up and lead when it counts
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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Firefighter Paul Duran shares his stellate ganglion block experience, and Dr. Jim Lynch explains the science behind the procedure
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Use this handy guide to kit out your blind this duck season
There is always the chance that something will happen that we have no control over; it’s those fears that keep us up at night
Some people just aren’t fit for the volunteer life – you know, like people who enjoy sleep
Because adults spell love ‘L-O-V-E’ and children spell it ‘T-I-M-E’, fathers spending quality time with their kids is a key to creating healthy relationships
These products will improve visibility and keep you alert and comfortable
All the training and race day essentials for any first responder’s first time on the course
Recognize your dad for both his fatherly and fire service achievements by getting him one of these great gift ideas
Reiki holds the potential to unlock new avenues of healing and self-discovery, offering relief from physical discomfort and emotional tension
Enhance your appreciation of the outdoors with innovative tech that makes hiking and camping smoother, safer and even more enjoyable
A range finder is invaluable for finding the exact distance to the target so you know where to aim while target shooting or hunting
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While no one technique is suited for every extrication situation, one method is far better most of the time
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