The family of Cleveland fire cadet Symeon Williams Sr. claims he was subjected to racially motivated hazing and excessive physical activity before a fatal medical emergency
Engineer Steven Decker, a 30-year member, died after a training exercise in West Ridge, marking the department’s second LODD in recent months
A medical transport plane crashed in rugged terrain near Ruidoso,and starting a wildfire that quickly spread in dry, windy conditions
Annapolis and Anne Arundel County officials are proposing a jointly funded peak-time medic unit to handle growing EMS demand
About 7% of Minneapolis firefighters are on PTSD leave while officials grapple with rising mental health and workers’ compensation costs
EXCLUSIVES
Schaeffer: The fire service can’t afford CAVE leadership
Learn how ego, burnout and the “Chiefs Against Virtually Everything” mindset can stall progress.
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UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
Gain practical strategies for strengthening interagency collaboration and creating a more informed emergency response ecosystem
A tactical playbook for firefighters, company officers and chief officers
A practical playbook for protecting soft targets without disrupting public life
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.
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Voice-operated two-way intrateam networks can improve safety and efficiency across operations
Cumbersome and costly testing methods have long challenged first responders – this product changes that
The treatment has evolved to be one of the most effective and evidence-based treatments for trauma
Leadership in public safety is not about rank, charisma or generational labels; it’s rooted in people
WATCH NOW
How are you tapping into the pillars — training and certification, formal education, experience and leadership — to drive continuous improvement?
OFF DUTY
Tough shifts demand tough feet — fix the pain now or it’ll take you out later
From odor-fighting sprays to heavy-duty hangers, discover the tools that make maintaining your gear easier and more effective
A career in public safety or emergency response can take a toll on your loved ones; here’s what you need to know
CPR training can prepare anyone to render lifesaving care
It’s true; games help cultivate and maintain the relationships that make up your all-important support system
Understanding the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO)
Our picks for public safety readers for inspiration, health, healing, leadership and escape
Your go-to guide for buying multi-functional gloves that can be used in a variety of situations around the house
Untying the complex world of rope’s wound wonders
These products serve as great everyday reminders of the bravery exhibited by firefighters
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“When we see these signs, it will be bittersweet. It’s a reminder of the loss — not that we ever forget it — but it also lets us know that the communities won’t forget him,” Peyton Morse’s father said
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