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Leaders, what’s your bold vision?

On this week’s Better Every Shift, Fire Chief Dan Munsey says it’s time to step up to fix what’s broken in the fire service — and that means embracing technology and innovation.

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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
An essential guide to help new firefighters navigate the early days of the job with confidence
UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
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.
Exploring what the survey data reveals about how fireground tactics are executed and how safety culture is perceived
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Vehicle-mounted systems extend protection beyond the bay, addressing cancer risk, space constraints and long-term maintenance challenges
Explore future-ready fire & EMS technology that supports first responders across the entire incident lifecycle
A practical guide to finding funding, writing stronger applications and making the case for rescue-specific gear
How tethered UAS and rugged tablets expand situational awareness
OFF DUTY
Whether to respond (or care) based upon who needs our help CANNOT be part of the equation
Empower and optimize your department’s team by selecting quality members, providing thorough training and future planning to avoid burnout
“Change everything you can right away” and other bad advice for new leaders
Create an experience people want to be a part of and share community impact to inspire potential members
While not quite on par with royal pomp and circumstance, there are some powerful fire service traditions we should embrace – and a few to leave in the past
Chief of Training Brian Brush encourages firefighters to trust the public’s unquestionable faith in firefighters to power an unquenchable passion for the mission
Chief Jerry Streich identifies the impact problem employees have on the organization and on collective department stress
From signs of a toxic FD to signs of positive change, plus how a chief officer can know when to go all in to improve organizational health
It’s incumbent on every member to help build a supportive culture at the firehouse, one that captures the spirit of serving and invests in the emotional needs of crews
Identifying a handful of key traits can be a game-changer in fostering a healthy organizational culture
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The move could signal that criminal charges are being considered in the death of the 21-year-old who had a medical emergency at New York State Fire Academy
“When we see these signs, it will be bittersweet. It’s a reminder of the loss — not that we ever forget it — but it also lets us know that the communities won’t forget him,” Peyton Morse’s father said
The fire department report stated that Firefighter Jason Cortez may have accidentally opened the valve and cited COVID-19 restrictions in requiring firefighters to do some training tasks alone
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