A homeowner says the Wagener Fire Department didn’t respond to his house fire, but officials say the property was outside the department’s reduced coverage area as funding concerns persist
Structural damage sidelined Boulder County’s burn buildings, forcing departments to shift live fire training to trailers and out-of-area facilities
Officer Dack Thompson completed the 585-hour program to meet dual-role requirements in Rohnert Park’s consolidated police-fire department
Los Angeles Fire Commission President Genethia Hudley Hayes said a draft report had been sent to Mayor Karen Bass’ office for “refinements,” raising concerns about outside influence
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has defended Bonsignore’s decades-long EMS leadership background, emphasizing her experience leading one of the nation’s largest EMS systems
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
As home fire risks grow more complex, departments are working with developers to show how sprinklers enhance safety and reduce long-term costs
From drones and AI to virtual reality, emerging innovations promise to reshape operations, enhance safety and strengthen decision-making across the fire service
Public safety drones are purpose-built to meet the real-world challenges faced by first responders
Red flags are rarely subtle in hindsight
WATCH NOW
The thermal imaging expert details how TICs can help firefighters be ‘intelligently aggressive’
OFF DUTY
Firefighter Megan Warfield leapt into action to help a victim in an overturned car after being involved in a multi-vehicle crash – and gave birth 23 hours later
The floating fire station has drawn curious eyes from around the world, starting with its initial conception and extending to crew operations
From a “spaceship” fire to an impromptu station wedding, and even 792 jars of Ragú, 2022 gave firefighters across the country some unique experiences
Mental health experts are issuing advice to coworkers and family members about the warning signs of someone struggling with the deaths
Jaclyn Arndt of the Homer Volunteer Fire Department pushed herself to compete in “one of the most challenging experiences on the planet”
Why I chose to leave the concrete jungle and embrace a slower-paced fire service experience
‘My way’ is the only way to pack the hose – until it’s not
N.J. Firefighter Rob Meyer has turned his leatherworking hobby into successful second career
Lower or eliminate your down payment, or cut your mortgage in half with these programs for first responders
Through a series of portraits, Kate Bergen hopes to elevate the stories and recognition of the women who answered the call on that September day
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