A total of 10 Marion County Fire employees have been fired following an alleged violent hazing incident at Station 21, as the FD works to address its workplace culture and rebuild public trust
A newly updated policy will allow Howard County firefighters to use medical cannabis while off duty in 2026, with safeguards in place to address safety, testing and fitness for duty
Spurred by a deadly Silver Spring high-rise fire, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue is equipping every fire truck with smoke hoods thanks to a family’s donation
Athens Fire and Rescue will equip additional trucks with AEDs using opioid settlement funds while the police department begins placing them in patrol vehicles
Rocky Hill firefighters say heavy debris and paper trash inside a historic home fueled a blaze, leaving the resident critically injured
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Detailing live-fire training options and requirements, from medical monitoring to decon to water supply and beyond
Best practices for a successful grant application
The panelists answer attendee questions related to NFPA 3000, PPE, grants, armed firefighters, RTFs, working with law enforcement, and more
Tips for enhancing your live-fire training, focusing on factors like ALS transport, hoseline deployment, gpms, interior and exterior safety officers, and more
From cardiac care to supplements and yoga, Better Every Shift answers your questions from the live podcast event
Chief Marc Bashoor joins a special live Better Every Shift to discuss what it really means to be a healthy firefighter
Among a sea of strong candidates, how does an aspiring company or chief officer stand out?
Reviewing NFPA 3000, the current state of active-shooter event training, plus unique approaches to ASHE response
View this webinar to hear about use cases deployed on Zebra devices running Windows Pro and how you can adopt these technologies for your teams
Learn how technology will shape the future of public safety operations, based on results of the second annual Verizon Frontline Public Safety Communications survey
Optimize your readiness for natural and manmade disasters and other expanded response efforts
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What you need to know now to be ready when the next funding window opens
What fire service leaders need to know about the consolidated turnout gear and SCBA requirements
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Why reliability matters for firefighters, EMTs, paramedics and station personnel
Lessons from agencies mastering real-time collaboration under pressure
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Share your wish list with your community via social channels; you may be surprised at the generosity of your fellow citizens!
First responders can take advantage of Amazon Prime Day 2025 deals to stock up on professional tools, gear and essentials without stretching the budget
Detailing the updates to NFPA 1580, chapter by chapter, following the consolidation of 1582 and other health-related standards
Get the tools you need to organize your schedule and transition seamlessly between projects — while managing your health
Discover the best platforms for firefighters, police officers, EMTs and military personnel seeking meaningful connections
Celebrate holidays, graduations, promotions and more with these gifts firefighters will love
During Memorial Day weekend many retailers kick-off the summer with deals and discounts
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
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