A 2024 study urged Shakopee to hire 25 full-time firefighters, captains and chiefs and open a second station, but city leaders have yet to act
Lab finds high PFAS in Quincy’s “PFAS-free” turnout as IAFF urges independent checks
FEMA workers who joined a 180-signature letter warning that staff and budget cuts imperil disaster response have been put on indefinite paid leave
Probationary Firefighter Sadia Williams, 21, graduated on Aug. 22 and was set to begin work at Engine Company 13
Spokane firefighters cut the window sill to remove the occupant quickly
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UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
This informative webinar will provide key information on how two public safety agencies (one police and one fire) funded comprehensive smartphone programs that provided issued devices to all personnel.
Exploring what the survey data reveals about how fireground tactics are executed and how safety culture is perceived
Get the insights, expert advice and tools to help your agency score big on grants
Best practices for building your next apparatus – or fleet
Los Angeles-area chiefs detail lessons from the January firestorm to guide all-hazards response
Hear from EMS systems and leaders turning the promise of whole blood into a proven practice for trauma patients
Learn valuable strategies to achieve the station you need
How to turn data into actionable insights that drive smarter decisions and safer outcomes
Learn what the coming changes mean for your department’s gear and air management program
Learn why outcome-based leadership is crucial for making meaningful changes in your agency and community
What if you could detect airborne chemical threats without ever setting foot in the hot zone?
Dr. Rachelle Zemlok takes the Better Every Shift crew inside the psychologist’s office during First Responder Wellness Week
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Like a championship team, success in the fire service requires clarity, consistency and commitment
The firehouse kitchen table has long been the place to continue traditions and share lessons learned
Solving a complex problem with practical technologies
In continuing support for their community’s initiatives of reducing emissions, Cary Fire Department welcomes their Pierce Volterra electric fire truck
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Top picks for a reliable timepiece that can stand up to the harsh conditions you encounter as a first responder
Increase the rate at which you burn calories and build muscle by adding weight to your workouts
No one loves to vacuum, but these options will make this traditional task a whole lot easier to bear
There’s something for everyone on this deals list; check it out before Amazon Prime Day 2024 is over!
Show off your red, white and blue
Get excited about cooking – minus the kitchen
Get inspired by first responders’ most-ordered Amazon products and take advantage of Prime Day deals
Here’s a guide to the best deals you won’t find on Amazon during Prime Day
How to get the best bang for your buck, especially when tapping into personal funds for work items
PRODUCT RESEARCH CATEGORIES
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FEATURED EDUCATION
T-shirt sales benefit the Firefighter Cancer Support Network
A total of 18 EMS providers responded, and 25 Louisville Fire crewmembers assisted with treatment, triage and transport
There is a clear, distinct connection between firefighter morale and firefighter performance; improving the former will improve the latter