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Norwich officials offered a path to reinstate Yantic Fire Engine Co. No. 1 as volunteers press lawsuit over Unified Command and question public safety, costs
The newest state-of-the-industry project focuses on firefighter training
The Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department will now have a permanent location to provide annual physicals, cardiac stress tests and cancer-related screenings
A U.S. district judge vacated Richared Brown’s life sentence nearly 30 years after his conviction in a deadly Kansas City arson that killed six firefighters
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Leaders, what’s your bold vision?

On this week’s Better Every Shift, Fire Chief Dan Munsey says it’s time to step up to fix what’s broken in the fire service — and that means embracing technology and innovation.

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More than 1,600 firefighters weigh in on the perennial debate about whether aggressive tactics and safety culture are mutually exclusive
An essential guide to help new firefighters navigate the early days of the job with confidence
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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
When personnel can raise concerns without fear of exclusion or reprisal, the organization becomes safer, stronger, and better equipped to serve the public
How tethered UAS and rugged tablets expand situational awareness
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Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing focuses on reducing the vividness and emotion associated with the traumatic memories
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Buying a new or used auto? Consider using one of these firefighter credit unions
Most folks think they’re a worker bee, but be honest, which are you?
According to Firerescue1 data, firefighters are 1.23 times more likely than other consumers to have a credit card. Are you selecting the correct one?
These athletes protect and represent our country and deserve all the recognition they can get during the 2016 Olympic Games
Many different leadership styles make up a fire department. Which type are you?
Off-duty fitness training is essential for on-duty success. These events are some of the best.
From training to become a wildland firefighter to pure wilderness adventure entertainment, survivalism is a useful skillset.
Try one of these recipes to celebrate a summer holiday or for any weekend cookout at the station.
Overexertion is a major issue for firefighters – refer to this infographic to identify these serious warning signs.
You must be a certain type of person – driven, competitive, organized – to be drawn to a career in firefighting.
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Preliminary report finds Newark firefighters were ill-equipped and had little to no maritime firefighting training
The fire department report stated that Firefighter Jason Cortez may have accidentally opened the valve and cited COVID-19 restrictions in requiring firefighters to do some training tasks alone
At least 13 witnesses will testify about the Grande Costa d’Avorio fire that killed Newark firefighters Augusto Acabou and Wayne Brooks Jr .
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