Modesto firefighters responded to a reported structure fire and conducted an aggressive interior attack and search after 911 calls reported someone inside
Seven victims were shot inside a Tumbler Ridge secondary school, and two were found dead at a connected residence
Community and fire service supporters rally for the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority fire chief as he navigates termination process
A 19-year-old driver accused of underage drinking is facing felony charges after investigators say he drove through an fire scene in Dover, ran over a charged fire hose and attempted to spit on deputies
More than 230 FDNY firefighters and EMS personnel responded as flames tore through a subdivided Elmhurst home and an exposure
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
OFF DUTY
A volunteer firefighter/AEMT relates who is chosen to be guardian angels on Earth
FireRescue1.com looked at economic and fire industry data to determine the states offering the most for firefighters.
When a thank you seems inadequate, explore other ways to appreciate the service of America’s service members
Most days are relatively routine broken up by occasional chaos
Changes in pension formulas or medical benefits in retirement have caused those in the fire service to consider early retirement or face dramatic reductions in pensions and benefits.
Self-help gurus telling you to wash behind your ears are on every corner, but none offer the clarity of wit
Join a credit union to make lower payments and save more money
When you switch to a firefighter credit union, you may receive higher APY rates on savings and IRA accounts
Buying a new or used auto? Consider using one of these firefighter credit unions
Most folks think they’re a worker bee, but be honest, which are you?
PRODUCT RESEARCH CATEGORIES
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Explore our new Fire Department Inventory & Asset Management Software section, designed to streamline and optimize the management of essential firefighting equipment and resources. Discover innovative tools and strategies for efficiently tracking assets, maintaining, and replenishing inventory, ensuring that your fire department is always prepared and operationally ready.
FEATURED EDUCATION
WUI conference speaker will give fire chiefs a behind-the-scenes look at Washington’s largest wildfire incident in history
Properly allocating fire department resources means understanding the community’s need, and that means understanding the data
Learn how to train firefighters using adult-learning principals and a tiered system driven by mastered skills