The animal-rights group is giving 3rd Lt. Pete Bergamo a Compassionate Firefighter Award after he waded into icy water to save a goose trapped on the Bantam River
The move followed a Loveland Fire Rescue Authority board meeting where department members and Loveland residents voiced support for the chief
The firefighter was hurt while operating at a two-story house in the Arlington Heights neighborhood
Firefighters from Carl Junction and Joplin reported skin irritation after a caustic liquid melted parts of their boots while attacking a fire west of Joplin
Center County plans to replace 1,031 portable radios and 331 mobile radios, citing aging equipment, rural dead zones and rising replacement costs
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
Public safety drones are purpose-built to meet the real-world challenges faced by first responders
Explore future-ready fire & EMS technology that supports first responders across the entire incident lifecycle
Vehicle-mounted systems extend protection beyond the bay, addressing cancer risk, space constraints and long-term maintenance challenges
A practical guide to finding funding, writing stronger applications and making the case for rescue-specific gear
WATCH NOW
The only way to finally end sexual harassment within our ranks is if everyone speaks up when they see it or experience it
OFF DUTY
Health professionals weigh in: What happens when you sit too much? How can you fix it?
FireRescue1 reveals who’s hiring and what they are looking for on your resume
Can you afford to live in the city you protect?
Knowing how to cook at the station can take you far in the firehouse
Tax season is right around the corner, would you like to save some cash?
You’ve worked hard for your GI Bill benefits, and now it’s time to let them work for you.
Are you on the market for a new vehicle? Shop during these peak times for the best deal
By combining salary and cost of living, FireRescue1 has targeted the 10 best states for firefighters
As recent news shows, firefighter vehicles are a soft target for thieves; here’s how to make them harder
FireRescue1 recommends these options when you’re looking for your next vehicle.
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FEATURED EDUCATION
A Piedmont Fire Department pilot training program aims to recruit more firefighters for the department while offering a new career option for students
Forensic scientist Rebecca Patrick an in-depth lesson that including discussions about when meth is volatile and when it’s not
Higher education can help firefighters tackle the five biggest challenges facing emergency services today