Manchester fire officials marked the end of an era as the city’s last Gamewell master box transmitted its final alarm, closing the chapter on a telegraph-based system dating back to 1872
West Metro firefighters said hoarded items blocked doors and windows, slowing their search of the house near Lakewood
Portland police say a vehicle loaded with pipe bombs and propane tanks partially detonated, narrowly avoiding mass injuries at the Multnomah Athletic Club
A NIOSH investigation into a boarding house fire shows why departments must train for emergency egress and competing strategies
Lake Valley Fire Protection District Fire Engineer Neil Schnaible suffered a heart attack and fell, striking his head
EXCLUSIVES
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.
SPECIAL REPORTS
UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
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
The treatment has evolved to be one of the most effective and evidence-based treatments for trauma
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
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Fatalities that occur during agility tests and academy drills underscore the need for tougher medical screening, heat-stress limits and on-site EMS
OFF DUTY
Use a portable power station to quickly and quietly charge radios, smartphones and power lighting and other devices when other power sources are not available
Save on top brands in tactical gear, fitness equipment and tech essentials you trust on and off duty
Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent, a grandparent or a beloved babysitter, these items will give you peace of mind
Inside one fire chief’s experience at the Montana Spartan Trifecta event
It’s officially cold and flu season; are you stocked up on the essentials?
Retired firefighters, EMS and police officers may reduce their taxable earnings by up to $3,000 for medical insurance premiums paid during a calendar year
Ensure your home is equipped with smoke/CO alarms, fire extinguishers, escape ladders and other vital safety products
Grab these flood barriers, absorbent socks and mats, sandbags and sump pumps to keep your property dry
Power outages can happen anytime. From flashlights to gas lanterns, discover versatile and reliable tools to keep your environment well-lit during emergencies.
Besides the holidays, ‘tis also the season of freezing pipes, clogged gutters, falling branches, slick sidewalks, and unwelcome drafts and critters
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FEATURED EDUCATION
Our work to change a N.C. general statute focuses on keeping junior members interested and building our volunteer base
The program that trains teens between the ages of 14 and 17 is accepting new members after a few years of dormancy
Suspensions were chosen because the firefighters had not been trained on how to handle a violent situation