Broward Sheriff’s Office Firefighter/Paramedic Stephen Lepselter worked in multiple specialized divisions
Firefighters were driven from the burning Dryden home by rapidly deteriorating conditions as strong winds fueled the blaze that killed a mother, her young daughter and a relative.
Two Berks County fire chiefs were killed after a swerving car struck their UTV head-on during a search for a missing woman in Richmond Township
Lynchburg officials are asking employees, partners and residents what qualities should guide the search for a new fire chief
The Texas Emergency Management Academy’s fifth cohort put eight months of training to the test in a realistic disaster simulation
EXCLUSIVES
Do you run mental rehearsals for fireground work?
On this week’s Better Every Shift, Dr. Rich Gasaway explains the power of visualization in fireground training and decision-making.
SPECIAL REPORTS
UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
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
Facts are your friends when it comes to making the case for more money
Get an early look at the changes on the table and their likely consequences, and learn more about the decision to restructure PPE-focused standards
Unpacking the command-focused survey results and how ICs can level up their skills through training and operations
How to manage inside-out rescues, who runs command, when to engage the suppression team and more questions addressed
How fire service leaders can help their members build a resilient mind, employ functional fitness, and access useful nutrition and sleep resources
Find out how one rural fire department went mobile and improved communication among its volunteers and the department’s situational awareness
Find out how one rural fire department went mobile and improved communication among its volunteers and the department’s situational awareness
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
A practical guide to finding funding, writing stronger applications and making the case for rescue-specific gear
How tethered UAS and rugged tablets expand situational awareness
As urban settings grow more complex, modular training structures offer fire departments greater flexibility than traditional container props
Modern fire apparatus may meet emissions standards, but diesel exhaust can still linger inside stations – and firefighters’ lungs
OFF DUTY
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
How to help younger generation firefighters improve their in-person communication skills
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