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
Lakeville Hose Co. junior members Skyler and Eden Ohmen helped teach K–3 fire safety and demoed gear
FF/Paramedic AJ Gonzales and FF/EMT Makayla Bowers used irons and a water can to reach the victim, then performed intubation and administered a Cyanokit
The court reinstated a pension board’s rejection, ruling the traumatic events behind the PTSD were expected within firefighting duties and thus didn’t meet the fund’s “unexpected event” standard
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UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
Answering key questions about safety, efficacy, mutations, side effects, conspiracy theories, and what’s ahead as new vaccines roll out
Learn about the state of public safety and how your agency can best plan for short- and long-term operational challenges
Lexipol Senior Grants Consultants Samantha Dorm and Jerry Brant answer questions about available funds for public safety agencies
Learn how Juvare can be a resource for tracking COVID-19 cases in real time
Learn how next-generation 911 will help responders navigate COVID-19
These new mitigation strategies help protect vulnerable people and prevent overwhelmed hospitals
Learn about tools that can help determine your department’s risk, as well as how to use policies and safe culture practices to reduce firefighter injuries
Learn the top four reasons departments face legal proceedings, answers to liability questions and how to best protect your department and members
Public safety professionals of all ranks and positions can learn to convey messages of hope and resiliency
Join the discussion on how the 5G mobile technology network will have huge implications for public safety
Learn how you can help reduce the risk posed by harmful chemicals on the fireground
Learn about the state of public-safety interoperability and how AFG funds can be used to purchase much-needed interoperable radio communication systems.
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
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
Fire agencies need the right tools for an increasingly data-rich future
Discover the benefits of hosting an au pair
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Chiefs John Tippett and John Oates debunk the idea that safety and aggression are mutually exclusive
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From coffee, to healthy snacks and hydration options, make sure your firefighters have everything they need to recharge between calls with cost-saving subscription options
Common agents used in drug-facilitated sexual assault: How to recognize them and how they impact care
With practice, nerves can be an asset, not a liability
Tough shifts demand tough feet — fix the pain now or it’ll take you out later
From odor-fighting sprays to heavy-duty hangers, discover the tools that make maintaining your gear easier and more effective
Try one (or all) of these ideas and make movement a priority — together!
A career in public safety or emergency response can take a toll on your loved ones; here’s what you need to know
CPR training can prepare anyone to render lifesaving care
It’s true; games help cultivate and maintain the relationships that make up your all-important support system
Understanding the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO)
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