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The appeals court agreed Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue faced undue hardship if it excused the unvaccinated crew members, citing safety, staffing and operational risks during the pandemic
Three firefighters sustained minor injuries after a firetruck overturned en route to a house fire in North Las Vegas
Jersey City Fire Chief Jack Johnson said civilians reported vagrants possibly lived in the building
City Administrator Michael Jordan proposed bending policy to grant Reginald Freeman a police-only housing bonus, boosting his offer to nearly $260K
A massive blaze gutted the longtime family-owned boat business in Summit Township, prompting a multi-agency response
Firefighter Jeffrey Deschenes died in the line of duty after responding to multiple emergency calls, the U.S. Fire Administration confirmed
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More than 1,600 firefighters weigh in on the perennial debate about whether aggressive tactics and safety culture are mutually exclusive
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An essential guide to help new firefighters navigate the early days of the job with confidence
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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
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
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As home fire risks grow more complex, departments are working with developers to show how sprinklers enhance safety and reduce long-term costs
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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
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From a hoax school shooting to Boston Marathon planning, real-world incidents show how relationships and pre-event coordination determine outcomes
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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
Explore the books fire leaders, FireRescue1 contributors and experts recommend to advance your career, build leadership skills and inspire the next generation
First responders know holiday-related injuries are rampant this time of year; share this downloadable safety graphic and PDF with your community to help prevent as many as possible
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