Norwich public works employees drove away fire apparatus after the city shut down Yantic Fire Engine Co. No. 1
Homeland Security officials warned Congress that a funding lapse could delay disaster relief reimbursements, disrupt cybersecurity response and training
A White Level firefighter suffered a medical emergency during a fire on Hickory Rock Road and later died at a hospital
Two Oswego County fire chiefs pulled a husband and wife from their smoke-filled house after they reentered to save their family pet
Norwich officials removed the department from emergency response, froze funding and moved to reallocate city-owned equipment after leaders refused to sign an agreement under the new unified fire structure
The survey seeks to better understand not only how often firefighters are training, but whether that training is realistic, relevant and supported by leadership.
EXCLUSIVES
If Gordon Graham ran the country …
On this week’s Better Every Shift, Gordon Graham delivers several new doses of commonsense wisdom, including three things he would do if he ran the country.
SPECIAL REPORTS
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
Modern fire apparatus may meet emissions standards, but diesel exhaust can still linger inside stations – and firefighters’ lungs
Public safety drones are purpose-built to meet the real-world challenges faced by first responders
Red flags are rarely subtle in hindsight
Vehicle-mounted systems extend protection beyond the bay, addressing cancer risk, space constraints and long-term maintenance challenges
WATCH NOW
Following up after a traumatic incident can make all the difference. These practical conversation starters help you show empathy and provide support without making it awkward.
OFF DUTY
Nonprofit helps firefighters promote creativity to counterbalance the negative impacts of the job
A training-focused approach to putting generational conflicts aside – and learning from each other
Thoughtful station design can help firefighters find stress relief and a greater sense of well-being
Fass leaves a legacy of contributions to EMS health and fitness, safety and readiness
Mynda Ohs shares advice based on her own marriage to a firefighter and her background in counseling first responders
Famed fire illustrator Paul Combs encourages firefighters to use their passion to inspire greatness in moments big and small to leave a mark on the fire service
Check out these video clips for the most important words to know when working with someone who is deaf or hearing-impaired
Know when to stop, how much assistance to provide and how to hand off patient care to responding authorities
“You will be judged, not by your great God-given skills, or intelligence, but by your attitude”
An evolving skill set, a focus on communication and new approaches to firefighter training will help to change the culture in the fire service
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