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Safety Stand Down 2026: Start your fitness journey here

On this week’s Better Every Shift, Deputy Chief Darin Wallentine details the fitness-focused Safety Stand Down, happening June 14-20.

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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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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
Like a championship team, success in the fire service requires clarity, consistency and commitment
Cumbersome and costly testing methods have long challenged first responders – this product changes that
Voice-operated two-way intrateam networks can improve safety and efficiency across operations
Leadership in public safety is not about rank, charisma or generational labels; it’s rooted in people
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Zapp, a human performance researcher and retired firefighter, talks health monitoring, smart (and safe) exercise, creatine supplements and more
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Tough shifts demand tough feet — fix the pain now or it’ll take you out later
From odor-fighting sprays to heavy-duty hangers, discover the tools that make maintaining your gear easier and more effective
A career in public safety or emergency response can take a toll on your loved ones; here’s what you need to know
CPR training can prepare anyone to render lifesaving care
It’s true; games help cultivate and maintain the relationships that make up your all-important support system
Understanding the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO)
Our picks for public safety readers for inspiration, health, healing, leadership and escape
Your go-to guide for buying multi-functional gloves that can be used in a variety of situations around the house
Untying the complex world of rope’s wound wonders
These products serve as great everyday reminders of the bravery exhibited by firefighters
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