The Rapid City crewmembers were recognized for extricating a crash victim inside an apartment building without SCBA amid a high-risk gas leak
A letter from Office of EMS Director Gam Wijetunge informed NEMSAC members that their appointments had ended
The Kansas City Fire Department skipped formal after-action reviews after two LODDs, citing trauma and threshold criteria despite guidelines and NFFF’s “always debrief” stance
How quickly can you identify the people, exhibits and places at FRI
Police say the firefighter was charged with assault, harassment and weapons possession and released without bail
EXCLUSIVES
Better Every Shift asks:
Who leads fire command at large-scale incidents?
Who leads fire command at large-scale incidents?
Chief Bryan Frieders breaks down the fire department role at major events like the Super Bowl and large festivals.
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UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
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
Get the insights, expert advice and tools to help your agency score big on grants
Best practices for building your next apparatus – or fleet
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
As home fire risks grow more complex, departments are working with developers to show how sprinklers enhance safety and reduce long-term costs
From drones and AI to virtual reality, emerging innovations promise to reshape operations, enhance safety and strengthen decision-making across the fire service
Public safety drones are purpose-built to meet the real-world challenges faced by first responders
Explore future-ready fire & EMS technology that supports first responders across the entire incident lifecycle
WATCH NOW
Battalion Chief Greg Sawyer explains how one month at a slower station — replete with some cool health toys — can help members feel human again
OFF DUTY
Our all-in-one resource for life beyond the uniform, from fitness and health to money matters and entertainment, and more.
The former U.S. fire administrator shares how a colleague’s kindness in her first days on the job set her up for success
With an increased risk of developing skin cancer, firefighters should follow simple steps to avoid sunburn
Reflecting on how grief unfolds over time, colliding with duty and responsibility, and how love continues to occupy the space loss leaves behind
From gritty dramas to high-octane rescues, these firefighter shows capture the heart, humor and heroism of life in the fire service
How a firefighter turned business owner continues serving his community after hanging up his boots
The 10 holiday films that survive debate, repeat viewings and the remote control
A chance diagnosis, a national call for help and a liver donated by a fellow firefighter
Staffing takes time, but a rehab station addresses members’ critical health need right now
Understanding the “warrior spirit” concept brings the answer into focus
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