Police say the gunman fired from a boat into the crowd at American Fish Company in Southport in an attack they called a “highly premeditated”
Videos allegedly shot at Engine 38/Ladder 51 show rookies doing cake-face pushups and hugging naked men
The Department of Lands is testing OroraTech’s thermal-imaging satellites for near-real-time fire alerts
A nickel-cadmium battery mixed into a 60-foot pile ilikely ignited a Springfield blaze, which took 4.5 million gallons of water and six hours to control
ProTeam Tactical Performance cut the ribbon inside the Fame Fire Co. firehouse, bringing sports-medicine-level care to firefighters, police and EMS
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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
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Firefighters are protected from hidden station hazards with direct exhaust capture, air purification and real-time monitoring
Learn to make the most of in-vehicle connectivity, AI and IoT
What you need to know now to be ready when the next funding window opens
Discover the benefits of hosting an au pair
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Ventura Fire Captain Fernando Calderon explains how the survival challenge has made him a better company officer
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A volunteer firefighter/AEMT relates who is chosen to be guardian angels on Earth
FireRescue1.com looked at economic and fire industry data to determine the states offering the most for firefighters.
When a thank you seems inadequate, explore other ways to appreciate the service of America’s service members
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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.
Self-help gurus telling you to wash behind your ears are on every corner, but none offer the clarity of wit
Join a credit union to make lower payments and save more money
When you switch to a firefighter credit union, you may receive higher APY rates on savings and IRA accounts
Buying a new or used auto? Consider using one of these firefighter credit unions
Most folks think they’re a worker bee, but be honest, which are you?
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