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Cost spikes and delivery delays are leaving Charlotte firefighters with older trucks and growing safety concerns
Investigators say a pre-dawn fire at a Bonny Doon fire station was likely arson, destroying a water tender but sparing the building
Kansas City firefighters extinguished another blaze at Parade Park, the 13th since Thanksgiving, as demolition faces new delays
Keeping the tradition alive in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Sendelbach said he is disappointed to be leaving the department but humbled by the community support and “incredibly proud of the members of the LFRA”
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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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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
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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
When personnel can raise concerns without fear of exclusion or reprisal, the organization becomes safer, stronger, and better equipped to serve the public
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Discover how firefighters can improve sleep and fight fatigue with simple changes like air filters, blackout curtains and humidity control
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Combine hazmat principles with high-visibility vests, traffic cones, scene lighting and personal lighting devices to reduce MVC scene risks
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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
Unlike some department tees out there, you can wear these shirts with pride
Prevent common at-home injuries with practical tools to prevent falls and ensure emergency help is always within reach
From grabber tools to car safety handles, discover affordable devices designed to assist with mobility and reach, reducing the risk of injury
Some first responders take the unique experience of serving the public into the political arena
Discover how one public safety professional rebuilt her identity and found new purpose after an injury led to early retirement in her 30s
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20-foot-wide stainless-steel netting now runs along both sides of the 1.7-mile bridge
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