Gov. Ned Lamont wants to create a mortgage assistance program and offer public college tuition waivers to police officers and firefighters with at least five years of service
2BUnited, founded by Jacob and Carter with guidance and support from their parents, partnered with Briarwood Products to raise money for St. Jude. Children’s Research Hospital
Firefighters rescued one man from a roof and another from inside a burning Allentown home
An unhoused man was critically injured after being hit by a fire department pickup exiting Oakland Fire Station 20 with lights and siren activated for a structure fire
After rescuing residents from upper-floor windows, crews faced another crisis when a firefighter issued a mayday amid heavy smoke and later fell from a ladder
The survey seeks to better understand not only how often firefighters are training, but whether that training is realistic, relevant and supported by leadership.
EXCLUSIVES
If Gordon Graham ran the country …
On this week’s Better Every Shift, Gordon Graham delivers several new doses of commonsense wisdom, including three things he would do if he ran the country.
SPECIAL REPORTS
UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
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.
Exploring what the survey data reveals about how fireground tactics are executed and how safety culture is perceived
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Modern fire apparatus may meet emissions standards, but diesel exhaust can still linger inside stations – and firefighters’ lungs
Public safety drones are purpose-built to meet the real-world challenges faced by first responders
Red flags are rarely subtle in hindsight
Vehicle-mounted systems extend protection beyond the bay, addressing cancer risk, space constraints and long-term maintenance challenges
WATCH NOW
Chiefs John Butler and Otto Drozd explain the unique influence of the association and why it’s leading the fire service
OFF DUTY
Increase the rate at which you burn calories and build muscle by adding weight to your workouts
No one loves to vacuum, but these options will make this traditional task a whole lot easier to bear
There’s something for everyone on this deals list; check it out before Amazon Prime Day 2024 is over!
Show off your red, white and blue
Get excited about cooking – minus the kitchen
Get inspired by first responders’ most-ordered Amazon products and take advantage of Prime Day deals
Here’s a guide to the best deals you won’t find on Amazon during Prime Day
How to get the best bang for your buck, especially when tapping into personal funds for work items
From high-tech smart bikes to simple, budget-friendly models, there’s something for everyone
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