Agawam firefighters entered a heavily burning home on Juniper Ridge Drive to rescue an older man before bringing the fire under control
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin ends the $100,000 sign-off requirement imposed by predecessor, aiming to ease FEMA bottlenecks and speed recovery aid
Rochester Fire is now one of just 334 departments worldwide to earn CFAI accreditation and one of only 124 in the nation to pair it with the ISO Class 1 fire protection rating
Pattonville Firefighter Greg DeGreeff rushed into a burning Oakville home without gear and rescued a woman trapped inside
Inevitable or misguided? Supporters see stipends as necessary while critics question the impact on tradition
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
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.
Join a panel of public safety leaders as they discuss the issues that keep them up at night and how they’ve solved them with workforce technology.
More efficient and effective workforce management
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
WATCH NOW
Our 2025 walkaround breaks down the year’s controversies and triumphs — and opportunities for growth in the new year
OFF DUTY
Be prepared to answer common questions and share go-to life safety and recruitment messages
EV fire blankets are a vital tool for firefighters, helping to contain electric vehicle fires, reduce toxic smoke and prevent fire spread, as recommended by NFPA and fire safety experts
Carbon monoxide is a silent killer, produced whenever fuel burns—from car engines and boat motors to gas-powered generators and propane heaters
In a moment of global uncertainty, first responders and frontline workers stepped up when humanity needed them most; these are their stories.
Hit your fitness goals without breaking the bank
It is our responsibility to supply our bodies with the exercise and care they need to serve us efficiently
Caffeine, supplements, cravings – our nutritionists break down their top tips
Using an online tax preparation service or working with a public safety tax preparation expert might save you time and money. Here’s what to know.
Every little bit helps; find out which fitness clubs give first responders the most bang for their buck
Saint Florian is also associated with brewers due to lore that he once miraculously stopped a fire with a single pitcher of water
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FEATURED EDUCATION
David and Stacy Morse voiced their frustrations with the investigations and detailed the culture at the fire academy where their son died
A call to respond to a flaming trash bin may be as simple as it sounds, or it could spread and become a much larger and more difficult blaze to fight
Crews were gathered for training when an 18-year-old tumbled over a cliff at a quarry; she was conscious and flown to a hospital