Citing a rise in lift assists, false alarms and other non-emergency responses, Waterford Township Fire Chief Matthew Nye is proposing an ordinance change that would charge elder care facilities
Firefighters battled a multi-alarm blaze at Brighton Towers in Atlantic City, where flames spread across multiple floors
The awards honor volunteers whose achievements in the fire service and community exemplify outstanding performance
A U.S. Coast Guard investigation found Newark firefighters searching for two missing colleagues aboard a burning cargo ship in 2023 never deployed available Pak-Tracker devices that could have helped locate them
D.C. Fire and EMS responded to a small first-floor apartment fire on Livingston Terrace and reminded the public not to block fire hydrants
EXCLUSIVES
Are you in zombie mode? Try a rehab station
Battalion Chief Greg Sawyer explains how one month at a slower station — replete with some cool health toys — can help members feel human again
SPECIAL REPORTS
UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
From the Super Bowl to the Olympics, veteran chiefs reveal how to build a unified command structure that holds under pressure — before the first siren sounds
From idea to implementation, fire service leaders detail the process of standing up health centers that are redefining firefighter readiness
Demystifying NERIS requirements with practical, hands-on examples
Prepare your department to secure funding for safety equipment that matches today’s operational demands
Lessons from agencies mastering real-time collaboration under pressure
From checklists to command-post placement, leaders must build the foundation for confident command
Turn fragmented systems into seamless collaboration during critical incidents
Battalion Chief Steve Conn and Lt. Bassel Ibrahim detail mayday lessons from real-world events and progressive training
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
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
From drones and AI to virtual reality, emerging innovations promise to reshape operations, enhance safety and strengthen decision-making across the fire service
Explore future-ready fire & EMS technology that supports first responders across the entire incident lifecycle
As home fire risks grow more complex, departments are working with developers to show how sprinklers enhance safety and reduce long-term costs
Red flags are rarely subtle in hindsight
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A drone can be a tremendous tool for managing risks while units are en route to calls for service
OFF DUTY
Use this handy guide to kit out your blind this duck season
There is always the chance that something will happen that we have no control over; it’s those fears that keep us up at night
Some people just aren’t fit for the volunteer life – you know, like people who enjoy sleep
Because adults spell love ‘L-O-V-E’ and children spell it ‘T-I-M-E’, fathers spending quality time with their kids is a key to creating healthy relationships
These products will improve visibility and keep you alert and comfortable
All the training and race day essentials for any first responder’s first time on the course
Recognize your dad for both his fatherly and fire service achievements by getting him one of these great gift ideas
Reiki holds the potential to unlock new avenues of healing and self-discovery, offering relief from physical discomfort and emotional tension
Enhance your appreciation of the outdoors with innovative tech that makes hiking and camping smoother, safer and even more enjoyable
A range finder is invaluable for finding the exact distance to the target so you know where to aim while target shooting or hunting
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