Texas Health Fort Worth’s simulation unit gives EMS and fire crews hands-on emergency training closer to home
The Port Authority says transponders will be installed on vehicles after a LaGuardia collision involving a fire truck and an Air Canada jet
Loveland IAFF Local 3566 says the move would give firefighters a formal role in talks over pay, benefits and working conditions
Crews have thinned forests, conducted burns and planted thousands of seedlings to reduce fire risk after fires killed nearly 20% of the world’s giant sequoias
The proclamation honors firefighters who died in the line of duty and calls for U.S. flags to fly at half-staff on May 3
EXCLUSIVES
How can we elevate the fire service, at home and abroad?
On this week’s Better Every Shift, Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell details her new role with FSRI and considers where the USFA should live within the federal government to amplify its work
SPECIAL REPORTS
UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
You face enough challenges in your career — this webinar will help you simplify your finances and secure your future with confidence
Grant experts break down the latest opportunities, strategies, and insider tips to help your agency secure critical funding
Learn how NERIS is providing first responders with more accurate and actionable post-incident information
Captain Richard Birt shares a bread-and-butter approach to mitigating residential structure fires involving solar panel and energy storage systems
The latest research promoting firefighter safety
Learn how to maintain a sense of calm so you can help others
What you need to know about the new consolidated standard and what that means for your department
Skills and insights for tomorrow’s challenges
How AI and deployable communications are changing the field
Preventing disruptive emergency communication outages
Gain reliable and explainable results safely using Raman, FTIR, and SERS
Chiefs John Oates and Dena Ali break down the latest survey findings related to fire department leadership at all levels
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
When personnel can raise concerns without fear of exclusion or reprisal, the organization becomes safer, stronger, and better equipped to serve the public
Cumbersome and costly testing methods have long challenged first responders – this product changes that
WATCH NOW
Lillian Bonsignore draws on her 30-plus-year EMS career to spotlight the financial realities facing first responders
OFF DUTY
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
A look at discounted tech, gear and personal essentials that align with patrol and off-duty needs
The tendency to compare ourselves to others also wastes time and energy focusing on things we can’t control
The unpredictability of the job can make celebrating the holidays a logistical nightmare; here are some unique ways to stay connected
There is more than one way to make an impact on your friends’ and neighbors’ wellbeing
With a few mindful swaps, you can enjoy the flavors of the season without the guilt – or the post-feast food coma
Grab these firefighter-approved turkey fryers and related equipment
Stock up at 5.11 Tactical, grab a free meal at Chili’s, and enjoy more deals honoring U.S. military and first responders
Stack the deck in your favor now, before the health battles become unwinnable
Long shifts, stress and sleep loss undermine firefighter readiness and safety, but new data-driven approaches offer hope
PRODUCT RESEARCH CATEGORIES
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FEATURED EDUCATION
Highlighting the best moments of the show, from memorable “hallway run-ins” to attention-getting exhibits and non-stop special events
The battalion chief talks passion for the job, fighting complacency, empowering your leaders, and the difference between being right and being effective