The resignation of Santa Fe’s Alternative Response Unit behavioral health manager leaves concerns over staffing cuts, reduced call volume and the removal of EMS captains
Lodi firefighters responded to more than 8,000 calls last year, most involving EMS and rescue incidents, while expanding ALS capabilities
Cleveland firefighters and a medical helicopter responded to Amaero Advanced Materials after an industrial explosion
The Bangor Fire Department’s EMS-only pilot program is aimed at handling a rising EMS call volume while keeping firefighters available for fire responses
Baker City firefighters say rotating a 2007 fire engine with a new 2026 apparatus could affect safety and firefighting capability, while city leaders say the goal is to preserve equipment
EXCLUSIVES
Schaeffer: The fire service can’t afford CAVE leadership
Learn how ego, burnout and the “Chiefs Against Virtually Everything” mindset can stall progress.
SPECIAL REPORTS
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
Like a championship team, success in the fire service requires clarity, consistency and commitment
See how adding on-scene gas identification helps fire and hazmat teams move faster from detection to confident decision-making
OFF DUTY
Discover practical strategies for public safety leaders to stay grounded, manage stress and inspire their teams during life’s toughest challenges
Keys to resilient leadership
How to prioritize your financial goals and put your overtime pay to good use
Putting together a simple budget is not difficult. Here are some tips
From renting out tools to real estate crowdfunding, here are 5 low-maintenance ways for first responders to build passive income
Keep your new tattoo safe, clean and vibrant with these nine tips tailored for tough environments
Check out these classic comedy sketches involving firefighters, EMTs and paramedics
From the Ape Hanger to the Electroshock Therapy, the obstacles test teamwork, physical fitness and mental endurance
Which of these viral TikTok fitness trends will you try next?
The short answer: Yes. And Dr. Jaime Brower offers the tools to make it happen.
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There’s a range of training options available to ensure firefighters are well trained for suppression efforts when it matters
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From landscaping fire stations to adjusting training tactics, firefighters must use less water