Pasadena’s plan calls for additional engines, ambulances and a ladder truck as well as new stations to meet growing demands
Highlighted by the PWW Advisory Group, the South Dakota Ambulance Association-backed series details funding woes, long response times
Greater Manchester Police say the assailant drove into worshippers, then began stabbing before officers fatally shot him
The U.S. Forest Service is delaying prevention grants, while FEMA and the National Weather Service trim services and warn of funding gaps
FEMA funding will cover two-thirds of salaries and benefits for three years, after which Muskegon officials will keep the positions to bolster long-term public safety
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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
Los Angeles-area chiefs detail lessons from the January firestorm to guide all-hazards response
Hear from EMS systems and leaders turning the promise of whole blood into a proven practice for trauma patients
Learn valuable strategies to achieve the station you need
How to turn data into actionable insights that drive smarter decisions and safer outcomes
Learn what the coming changes mean for your department’s gear and air management program
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Discover the benefits of hosting an au pair
Discover key updates in the new NFPA 1850 consolidated standard and learn how the unified rules affect firefighter PPE and SCBA selection, cleaning, service life and inspections
Firefighters are protected from hidden station hazards with direct exhaust capture, air purification and real-time monitoring
How lessons from COVID-19 are shaping the next evolution in PPE for law enforcement, fire, EMS and corrections
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What first responders can learn about fatigue management from the U.S. Army’s doctrine on readiness
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Pack your gear, fire up that stove, and get ready to chow down like a king under the stars
Train smarter and stronger with these fitness tools
From painter’s tape to a post-project wash box, stock up on these DIY essentials
Our handy guide helps you make informed choices about cruise lengths, packing essentials and pre-cruise preparation
Memorial Day has a specific purpose, and maintaining that purpose is important
Show your pet’s public safety pride with these pet sweaters, tags and costumes
Prioritize your wellbeing to pave the way for sustained healthy living
Take charge of your health with these helpful kitchen tools for better nutrition
Strengthen your on-duty and off-duty workouts with kettlebells that promise durability and versatility for all fitness levels
Elevate your fitness routine with our picks for the most durable and versatile pull-up bars perfect for any home gym
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Wilkes-Barre FD members returned to class with questions; “It provided timelessness,” said Thomas Franko, Wilkes University assistant professor
The Folds of Honor scholarships are awarded yearly to the spouse and/or dependents of a responder who has fallen or been catastrophically wounded
The Charlie Riley Community Service Scholarship Foundation has given 333 scholarships over 17 years