An $866,000 Community Development Grant will fund renovations to Bridgeport’s 54-year-old firehouse, adding decontamination facilities and safety upgrades to improve response and protect firefighters’ health
“Yes, sir,” the Smith County rookie politely responded before pulling himself out of the hole
After town leaders warned the Pemberton Volunteer Fire Department could shut down, residents and neighboring firefighters quickly stepped up
The Caribou Fire and Ambulance Department’s 1978-era station will undergo major upgrades, addressing the lack of sprinklers, outdated alarms and inadequate living spaces
Traverse City Fire Department leaders say hiring and training challenges mean the department may not be ready to become the city’s primary ambulance transport provider by July 2026
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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
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Tackling questions from the FireRescue1 community about how to best manage firefighters and guide them to success
Learn about grants that can help fire agencies recover costs for COVID-19.
A crowd-sourced educational stress management experience with Mike Taigman and Angela Leath for cops, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, 911 telecommunicators and correctional officers
Answering key questions about safety, efficacy, mutations, side effects, conspiracy theories, and what’s ahead as new vaccines roll out
Learn about the state of public safety and how your agency can best plan for short- and long-term operational challenges
Lexipol Senior Grants Consultants Samantha Dorm and Jerry Brant answer questions about available funds for public safety agencies
Learn how Juvare can be a resource for tracking COVID-19 cases in real time
Learn how next-generation 911 will help responders navigate COVID-19
These new mitigation strategies help protect vulnerable people and prevent overwhelmed hospitals
Learn about tools that can help determine your department’s risk, as well as how to use policies and safe culture practices to reduce firefighter injuries
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
Demystifying NERIS requirements with practical, hands-on examples
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Understand how experience, education and humility combine to shape leaders who crews want to follow
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EV fire blankets are a vital tool for firefighters, helping to contain electric vehicle fires, reduce toxic smoke and prevent fire spread, as recommended by NFPA and fire safety experts
Carbon monoxide is a silent killer, produced whenever fuel burns—from car engines and boat motors to gas-powered generators and propane heaters
In a moment of global uncertainty, first responders and frontline workers stepped up when humanity needed them most; these are their stories.
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FEATURED EDUCATION
Easton FD is considering sending two pieces of fire apparatus to the Allentown FD; Allentown in turn would waive tuition for two recruits Easton currently has in the Allentown Fire Academy
The Myrtle Beach (S.C.) training chief talks go/no-go decision-making, plus creating a culture that prioritizes action
The risk management expert says too many firefighters are unaware of the issues facing the entire industry