The pilot and copilot were killed after an Air Canada regional jet struck a fire truck crossing a runway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport
A floor collapse at a wedding venue in Tamworth injured six people and sent about 70 guests into the basement
The Ohio State Fire Marshal awarded grants to departments across the state as part of a $14.5 million fire service funding cycle
Valley Regional Fire & Rescue in Butler Township started “116-The Frequency” to connect with residents, highlight local leaders and give listeners a closer look at firehouse life
Goldsby firefighters Todd Pendleton and Bryan Jenkins died when their tanker left the road and struck a tree while they were responding to a structure fire
EXCLUSIVES
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.
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
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
As urban settings grow more complex, modular training structures offer fire departments greater flexibility than traditional container props
WATCH NOW
Long shifts, stress and sleep loss undermine firefighter readiness and safety, but new data-driven approaches offer hope
OFF DUTY
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
Discover practical strategies for public safety leaders to stay grounded, manage stress and inspire their teams during life’s toughest challenges
Keys to resilient leadership
How to prioritize your financial goals and put your overtime pay to good use
Putting together a simple budget is not difficult. Here are some tips
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FEATURED EDUCATION
Apparent disagreements over training, funding and lack of recognition for volunteers led to the change
The Charlie Riley Community Service Scholarship Foundation has given 333 scholarships over 17 years
Plus a call to manufacturers and legislators to provide more funding, education and resources to properly equip first responders