The Sublette Fire Department is launching the second year of its hands-on cadet training program for teens ages 15 to 19
The appeal comes weeks after a judge barred the Baltimore County paramedic from his family’s home amid allegations tied to a firehouse and a continuing police investigation
Clovis officials say a SAFER grant will help fund six new firefighter positions starting in March
A six-month Clark County Fire Department pilot using a paramedic, EMT, and social worker diverted 70% of behavioral health patients from emergency rooms and de-escalated 94% of crisis calls
A homeowner says the Wagener Fire Department didn’t respond to his house fire, but officials say the property was outside the department’s reduced coverage area as funding concerns persist
EXCLUSIVES
Better Every Shift asks:
Are you documenting everything? Here’s why you should.
Are you documenting everything? Here’s why you should.
Tracking exposures, traumatic calls, hazmat incidents and unique situations creates a personal record that protects you long after the call ends.
SPECIAL REPORTS
UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
Demystifying NERIS requirements with practical, hands-on examples
Prepare your department to secure funding for safety equipment that matches today’s operational demands
From idea to implementation, fire service leaders detail the process of standing up health centers that are redefining firefighter readiness
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
Get the insights, expert advice and tools to help your agency score big on grants
Best practices for building your next apparatus – or fleet
Los Angeles-area chiefs detail lessons from the January firestorm to guide all-hazards response
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Fashion & Accessories
Why reliability matters for firefighters, EMTs, paramedics and station personnel
From drones and AI to virtual reality, emerging innovations promise to reshape operations, enhance safety and strengthen decision-making across the fire service
As home fire risks grow more complex, departments are working with developers to show how sprinklers enhance safety and reduce long-term costs
Public safety drones are purpose-built to meet the real-world challenges faced by first responders
WATCH NOW
Like your radio, helmet or turnout jacket, boundaries are essential gear — not visible, but critical for protection. In high-stress roles like firefighting, mental armor isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity
OFF DUTY
Leaders must instill in firefighters early that recruitment is a part of their identity
Find answers to all your questions surrounding this five-day online shopping bonanza
These events provide first responders with a unique opportunity to connect with their communities, promote safety and foster goodwill beyond emergency response
Early deals are already live! Check them out today
It’s not just about strength or stamina; it’s about grit, mental toughness, and using your body in new ways
Combine hazmat principles with high-visibility vests, traffic cones, scene lighting and personal lighting devices to reduce MVC scene risks
Pill organizers and dispensers that help prevent missed doses, overdoses and interactions
Sudden cardiac arrest can strike without warning, and every minute counts
Is the 75 Hard health and fitness challenge to boost mental discipline and physical fitness right for you?
From personalized keychains to fire hydrant replicas, grab one of these gifts for a fellow firefighter – or yourself
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FEATURED EDUCATION
Practice your approach to size-ups to remain focused and convey valuable information to your crew on scene
Learn more about approaching vehicles safely at accident scenes in this episode
Jim Morrissey, a tactical paramedic and terrorism preparedness coordinator in California, joins the show to discuss interagency cooperation under extreme circumstances