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Boise firefighters are using the strip mall, practicing forcible entry, ventilation and hoseline deployment as the FD rebuilds experience amid retirements and rapid staffing growth
Federal investigators say Peco identified a leaking gas meter valve at the Bristol Health & Rehab Center before the explosion that killed three and injured 20
Ulster Hose Company firefighters rescued an occupant from a balcony during a basement fire at Royal Garden Apartments
FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund should cover near-term storm response even if a partial government shutdown begins at midnight on Jan. 30
The Long Beach Fire Department says restoring and expanding ALS resources has improved response times and sharply reduced periods when no ambulances were available
Two battalion chiefs killed and two others credited with preventing more responders from entering the Coeur d’Alene ambush were among those nominated
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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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More than 1,600 firefighters weigh in on the perennial debate about whether aggressive tactics and safety culture are mutually exclusive
Learn now to prepare firefighters at every level to step up and lead when it counts
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UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
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Public safety professionals of all ranks and positions can learn to convey messages of hope and resiliency
Join the discussion on how the 5G mobile technology network will have huge implications for public safety
Learn how you can help reduce the risk posed by harmful chemicals on the fireground
Learn about the state of public-safety interoperability and how AFG funds can be used to purchase much-needed interoperable radio communication systems.
Join a panel of public safety leaders as they discuss the issues that keep them up at night and how they’ve solved them with workforce technology.
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
Demystifying NERIS requirements with practical, hands-on examples
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Survey results reveal why many fireground tools struggle to gain traction — and what it takes for technology to become part of standard operations
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Caffeine, supplements, cravings – our nutritionists break down their top tips
Using an online tax preparation service or working with a public safety tax preparation expert might save you time and money. Here’s what to know.
Every little bit helps; find out which fitness clubs give first responders the most bang for their buck
Saint Florian is also associated with brewers due to lore that he once miraculously stopped a fire with a single pitcher of water
From classic and trucker hats to custom beanies and beyond, we’re got your head covered
Does your estate plan include an advanced directive?
Regardless of your level of wealth, the failure to establish an estate plan can be detrimental to your family
It could take more than a year to adjust benefits and disburse retroactive payments following the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act — here’s how to prepare
A pension might be padding for a comfortable retirement, but is it all you need?
From coffee, to healthy snacks and hydration options, make sure your firefighters have everything they need to recharge between calls with cost-saving subscription options
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Cooperative exchange had sought to give city firefighters experience as medics, county medics would learn how to assist at fires
No firefighters went into the hotel pool to search for the man, who was found three hours later
Fire officials say it’s necessary in the wake of a shooting of an Omaha firefighter and paramedic in the back of an ambulance in July
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