Months after a crash destroyed its tanker, Boones Mill firefighters say a county loaner is inadequate and push for a $1.01M custom replacement
Two fell through third-floor holes during a fire in a building under construction on Chestnut Street
The city unveiled 10 engines, 13 ambulances and 6 command vehicles to sustain fast response times and replace aging rigs
A Waterbury HR probe says recruits used phones, split screens and Google during an unsupervised final test
The Finance Committee advanced an $8M payout in the ambulance restraint death and $7.5M to the family of pastors killed during a police chase
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Listen as Dr. Rachelle Zemlok takes the Better Every Shift crew inside the psychologist’s office
Learn more about First Line Technology’s cutting-edge decontamination solutions and how to maximize the MX908
What you need to know to prepare for the likely changes ahead
How to address real-world scenarios
New insights and solutions
During the webinar “Violence prevention — the fire and EMS safety checklist,” Dr. Jennifer Taylor details the emerging threats of violence
Maximizing the power of response vehicles
A detailed look at the actions leaders can take to implement a systems-level plan to protect their members
The emergence of unconventional chemical threats
Unpacking the survey data and identifying solutions to address the perfect storm of stress
Be ready for today and prepare for tomorrow
Detailing live-fire training options and requirements, from medical monitoring to decon to water supply and beyond
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Firefighters are protected from hidden station hazards with direct exhaust capture, air purification and real-time monitoring
Like a championship team, success in the fire service requires clarity, consistency and commitment
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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Guidance for managing the emotions associated with the anniversaries of traumatic incidents
OFF DUTY
The American flag is considered a living symbol under federal law. We must treat it as such.
Flag code requests we follow specific guidelines when displaying the American flag at our stations and on fire apparatus
Scrolling can’t save you — but a conversation might
How to help younger generation firefighters improve their in-person communication skills
Easy tips for building a personal oasis at home where you can decompress, recharge and sustain your mental wellbeing
Understand how the experiences you have as a first responder can shape your relationships with your family
Discover top pet care solutions that keep your pets safe and comfortable while you’re on duty
You’ve got the requisite emergency response training, but do you have the knowledge to survive a lawsuit?
The data on how often firefighters divorce may surprise you, and it offers three interesting takeaways
Could you add to these slang terms that only firefighters would know?
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Oakland’s old BART cars are helping firefighters as decommissioned cars are repurposed
The incident in Ohio serves as a reminder for all first responders to both train and coordinate early and often with community partners
Fire Chief (ret.) Craig Daugherty recalled the day he responded to shots fired at the high school where his 15-year-old daughter was in lockdown