Police say the firefighter was charged with assault, harassment and weapons possession and released without bail
Viroqua Fire Department’s new station, partially funded by a $5.25M grant, has modern safety features, expanded apparatus and training space, sleeping quarters and a public welcome center
Fire Chiefs Jeremy Craft and Daniel Krushinski were honored for their exemplary representations of leadership
Alpena Firefighter/Paramedic Abby Smith is one of only a handful of women riding rough stock in Michigan
The St. Charles City Council would add firefighters and build new stations while discontinuing the city’s ambulance service in favor of expanded coverage by St. Charles County Ambulance District
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UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
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
Hear from EMS systems and leaders turning the promise of whole blood into a proven practice for trauma patients
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
What if you could detect airborne chemical threats without ever setting foot in the hot zone?
Dr. Rachelle Zemlok takes the Better Every Shift crew inside the psychologist’s office during First Responder Wellness Week
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
Discover the untapped power of drones in the fire service
Three Oshkosh Airport Products Striker ARFF vehicles will strengthen emergency response, bolster reliability and support the airport’s evolving operational needs
Next-gen technology that keeps public safety connected to mission-critical tools
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Ibrahim details his own mayday experience and shares his take on proactive vs. reactive RIT
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FEATURED EDUCATION
State funding is available to volunteers for facility improvements, PPE and regional training support
Identifying the myriad options – including AFG and SAFER grants – to secure funding for your department’s unique training needs
Chief Ed Rush underscores the importance of focusing on simple and relevant drills