Madison firefighters say the curious child likely crawled into the prize machine through the retrieval window and was freed within minutes
Police say the suspect took a Boulder Fire-Rescue engine minutes after his release and fled before being slowed down by stop sticks
Salisbury officials cite financial pressures as unions and residents push back against a proposal affecting firefighters, police and other employees
A former Spencerport firefighter faces up to one year in jail for how he tried to remove a cat from a tree in 2025
A World Trade Center steel beam will travel more than 10,500 miles before returning to Ground Zero for the 25th remembrance of 9/11
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
Voice-operated two-way intrateam networks can improve safety and efficiency across operations
Like a championship team, success in the fire service requires clarity, consistency and commitment
Leadership in public safety is not about rank, charisma or generational labels; it’s rooted in people
The treatment has evolved to be one of the most effective and evidence-based treatments for trauma
WATCH NOW
Battalion Chief Bobby Ortiz and Division Chief Chad Crouse drive the latest Tech Talk Tuesday discussion focused on AI, drones and robotic systems
OFF DUTY
By incorporating neck training into your daily fitness routine, you can prevent injury, reduce pain and even improve physical performance
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The benefits are numerous, but the startup can be daunting; become a meal-prepping pro with these top-rated solutions
Could intermittent fasting be the wellness key you’ve been searching for?
From triathlons to parkour and beyond, these extreme sports align ever so nicely with first responder functional fitness workouts
Whether you need something special for the holidays, a fire academy graduation or to celebrate an overdue promotion, these recommendations are sure to elicit a grin
From a mega-flatscreen TV to a novelty fire alarm light switch, check out this starter guide to completing your firefighter basement
These personal finance tips will help accelerate your savings for daily necessities and meeting your financial goals
From innovative stoves to music and lighting for ambience, here’s your ultimate guide to a memorable campfire gathering
Browse our gallery of AI-generated Lego fire stations featuring departments from around the United States
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FEATURED EDUCATION
Practice your approach to size-ups to remain focused and convey valuable information to your crew on scene
Learn more about approaching vehicles safely at accident scenes in this episode
Our host, Scott Orr, sits down with Capt. (Ret.) Jim Spell to discuss real-life strategies to avoid dangerous or embarrassing mistakes