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

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

Explore future-ready fire & EMS technology that supports first responders across the entire incident lifecycle

Our all-in-one resource for life beyond the uniform, from fitness and health to money matters and entertainment, and more.

With the 2026 Winter Olympic Games underway, check out these first responders who served both locally and on the international stage

The former U.S. fire administrator shares how a colleague’s kindness in her first days on the job set her up for success

With an increased risk of developing skin cancer, firefighters should follow simple steps to avoid sunburn

Reflecting on how grief unfolds over time, colliding with duty and responsibility, and how love continues to occupy the space loss leaves behind

From gritty dramas to high-octane rescues, these firefighter shows capture the heart, humor and heroism of life in the fire service

How a firefighter turned business owner continues serving his community after hanging up his boots

The 10 holiday films that survive debate, repeat viewings and the remote control

A chance diagnosis, a national call for help and a liver donated by a fellow firefighter

Staffing takes time, but a rehab station addresses members’ critical health need right now

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Apparatus & Specialty Vehicles are essential to fire service operations, supporting firefighting, rescue, and emergency response missions. This topic covers fire engines, ladder trucks, rescue units, and specialized vehicles designed for specific hazards or environments. Departments rely on these vehicles for transporting personnel, equipment, and water to incident scenes. Understanding their capabilities, maintenance needs, and deployment strategies is key to operational readiness. Related discussions on Fire Station Equipment highlight the tools and resources needed to support these vehicles. Explore articles on specifications, safety features, and innovations that improve response effectiveness.