A grant from the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation funded a hose prop, helping Saco firefighters sharpen skills through hands-on training
Fire crews from eight departments helped battle a fully involved house fire in Windham
Severely impaired and terminally ill residents account for most preventable transfers, often tied to feeding tube issues, infections and falls, according to a national study by Florida Atlantic University
Pivotal’s lightweight, electric vertical takeoff aircraft is drawing interest from Marin fire departments for its potential use in wildfires, search-and-rescue and EMS response
A longtime Danville city councilmember was doused in gasoline and set on fire inside a magazine office by a man with a personal grievance, not linked to politics
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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
Decades of fire service feedback power the evolution of MSA’s G1 platform into a field-tested, firefighter-approved SCBA ready for today’s toughest calls
Discover the untapped power of drones in the fire service
Three Oshkosh Airport Products Striker ARFF vehicles will strengthen emergency response, bolster reliability and support the airport’s evolving operational needs
Next-gen technology that keeps public safety connected to mission-critical tools
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The former CAL FIRE chief of fire protection shares stories from her unique path from seasonal firefighter to fire chief and beyond
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FEATURED EDUCATION
Changes in pension formulas or medical benefits in retirement have caused those in the fire service to consider early retirement or face dramatic reductions in pensions and benefits
Researchers suggested that firefighters be retrained to handle megafires like the 2012 Waldo Canyon fire
Video of Pennsylvania house fire shows how fast a modern residential structure begins to deteriorate