Democrats blocked a GOP short-term bill, demanding reversal of Medicaid cuts and an extension of ACA premium tax credits, while Republicans rejected the trillion-dollar price tag
Webb helped launch the AFG program, backed USFA and the National Fire Academy, and fought to keep Congress’ Fire Services Caucus bipartisan
Nine members from Engine 38/Ladder 51 and eight from Engine 43/Ladder 59 were reassigned as the department investigates
Live-burn drill lets Moffat volunteers complete Firefighter I skills on home turf
Two Montgomery County firefighters face malicious destruction and disorderly conduct charges after spraying engine water onto the field
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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
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
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
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
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
Learn to make the most of in-vehicle connectivity, AI and IoT
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Fire Chief Robert Logan and Battalion Chief David Picone detail how SDFR shows its members ‘we’re focused on you’
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Part of building crew unity is taking the opportunity to have some fun, but there must be room for training – plus all those EMS calls
Firefighter Megan Warfield leapt into action to help a victim in an overturned car after being involved in a multi-vehicle crash – and gave birth 23 hours later
The floating fire station has drawn curious eyes from around the world, starting with its initial conception and extending to crew operations
From a “spaceship” fire to an impromptu station wedding, and even 792 jars of Ragú, 2022 gave firefighters across the country some unique experiences
Mental health experts are issuing advice to coworkers and family members about the warning signs of someone struggling with the deaths
Jaclyn Arndt of the Homer Volunteer Fire Department pushed herself to compete in “one of the most challenging experiences on the planet”
Why I chose to leave the concrete jungle and embrace a slower-paced fire service experience
‘My way’ is the only way to pack the hose – until it’s not
N.J. Firefighter Rob Meyer has turned his leatherworking hobby into successful second career
Lower or eliminate your down payment, or cut your mortgage in half with these programs for first responders
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Changes in pension formulas or medical benefits in retirement have caused those in the fire service to consider early retirement or face dramatic reductions in pensions and benefits
Researchers suggested that firefighters be retrained to handle megafires like the 2012 Waldo Canyon fire
Video of Pennsylvania house fire shows how fast a modern residential structure begins to deteriorate