The Front Line Foundation presented a $20,000 death benefit to the widow of St. Paul firefighter Timothy Bertz, who died unexpectedly days after graduating from the department’s academy
Crews rescued residents from upper floors as a fast-moving fire injured dozens and drew mutual aid from Orange, Bloomfield, Montclair, Irvington, Millburn and West Orange
Initially believing they were responding to a medical emergency, Easton firefighters quickly transitioned to fireground operations upon arrival, encountering heavy fire and discovering one deceased occupant
Reports of people trapped inside prompted Fresno firefighters to force entry and conduct searches in a boarded-up office building during a 2-alarm fire
Members of the Avondale and West Grove fire companies approved a consolidation plan that will create a single regional fire and EMS department serving 10 municipalities across southern Chester County
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
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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
As home fire risks grow more complex, departments are working with developers to show how sprinklers enhance safety and reduce long-term costs
Public safety drones are purpose-built to meet the real-world challenges faced by first responders
From drones and AI to virtual reality, emerging innovations promise to reshape operations, enhance safety and strengthen decision-making across the fire service
Red flags are rarely subtle in hindsight
WATCH NOW
Welfare check calls may seem routine, but they can escalate fast — learn the critical questions to ask dispatch and the red flags to watch for before knocking
OFF DUTY
From triathlons to parkour and beyond, these extreme sports align ever so nicely with first responder functional fitness workouts
Whether you need something special for the holidays, a fire academy graduation or to celebrate an overdue promotion, these recommendations are sure to elicit a grin
From a mega-flatscreen TV to a novelty fire alarm light switch, check out this starter guide to completing your firefighter basement
These personal finance tips will help accelerate your savings for daily necessities and meeting your financial goals
From innovative stoves to music and lighting for ambience, here’s your ultimate guide to a memorable campfire gathering
Here are seven strategies to pay down debt and live within your means
Browse our gallery of AI-generated Lego fire stations featuring departments from around the United States
Unheeded motherly advice can lead to some uncomfortable situations when the child grows up to be a firefighter
A simple mindset shift is at the root of a critical difference between biased and nonbiased people
A carnival crisis, cliffhangers, underground escapes and fiery extractions: First responders answered the call in 2023
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The ATF fire modeling research focused on the role of corrugated stainless-steel tubing in the death of Howard County Firefighter Nathan Flynn
A procession was held for Kelly Wong, 29, who fell from an aerial ladder
The move could signal that criminal charges are being considered in the death of the 21-year-old who had a medical emergency at New York State Fire Academy