A U.S. Coast Guard investigation found Newark firefighters searching for two missing colleagues aboard a burning cargo ship in 2023 never deployed available Pak-Tracker devices that could have helped locate them
D.C. Fire and EMS responded to a small first-floor apartment fire on Livingston Terrace and reminded the public not to block fire hydrants
A garbage truck struck a tractor-trailer, killing the driver and sending three others to the hospital during a response that included extended extrication and the use of whole blood
Firefighter/EMTs with Sky Valley Fire administered CPR, oxygen therapy and naloxone to revive six dogs in critical condition
Fire Chief Jaime Moore said he is focused on future improvements, not assigning blame, after acknowledging that the official after-action report downplayed leadership failures
The survey seeks to better understand not only how often firefighters are training, but whether that training is realistic, relevant and supported by leadership.
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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.
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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
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
Explore future-ready fire & EMS technology that supports first responders across the entire incident lifecycle
As urban settings grow more complex, modular training structures offer fire departments greater flexibility than traditional container props
WATCH NOW
PFD Assistant Chief Jeff Schripsema shares a powerful story highlighting the department’s commitment to its members
OFF DUTY
Our all-in-one resource for life beyond the uniform, from fitness and health to money matters and entertainment, and more.
Sometimes, despite love and connection and every effort to help, we can’t save someone — but we must keep trying
When free of shift schedules, try these tips to get to sleep faster and achieve quality sleep
Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to enhance your existing routine, these free tools can help you stay fit and ready for the demands of your job
Chronic inflammation is driven by sleep disruption, poor nutrition, limited exercise and unresolved trauma
Scrolling can’t save you — but a conversation might
Try one (or all) of these ideas and make movement a priority — together!
With the 2026 Winter Olympic Games underway, check out these first responders who served both locally and on the international stage
The former U.S. fire administrator shares how a colleague’s kindness in her first days on the job set her up for success
With an increased risk of developing skin cancer, firefighters should follow simple steps to avoid sunburn
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The newest recruits won’t be able to fight any fires until they’re done with their training; they now have 59 volunteers
His father was a decorated member of Rescue 3 who was killed in the Sept. 11 terror attacks