Grand Rapids Fire Chief Brad Brown described firefighters hearing the children screaming from inside the house, saying it “will live on in our heads for the rest of our lives”
The Big Elm Volunteer Fire Company firefighter suffered a medical emergency and was found by others at the fire station
Administration officials said the decision to halt loans and grants was necessary to ensure that spending complies with President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders
Federal regulations enacted last year focused on drinking water, products containing PFAS and firefighting foam
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Get the insights, expert advice and tools to help your agency score big on grants
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Los Angeles-area chiefs detail lessons from the January firestorm to guide all-hazards response
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Learn valuable strategies to achieve the station you need
How to turn data into actionable insights that drive smarter decisions and safer outcomes
Learn what the coming changes mean for your department’s gear and air management program
Learn why outcome-based leadership is crucial for making meaningful changes in your agency and community
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Dr. Rachelle Zemlok takes the Better Every Shift crew inside the psychologist’s office during First Responder Wellness Week
Exercises, techniques, and routines designed to maximize readiness, prevent injuries and boost resilience
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Decades of fire service feedback power the evolution of MSA’s G1 platform into a field-tested, firefighter-approved SCBA ready for today’s toughest calls
Three Oshkosh Airport Products Striker ARFF vehicles will strengthen emergency response, bolster reliability and support the airport’s evolving operational needs
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Firefighters will visit schools and read the books to students in kindergarten through fifth grade
Chief David Downey said that the department will start giving crisis intervention training to all firefighters and dispatchers
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