A key mutual aid agreement will end amid liability concerns after the chief and 16 volunteers resigned from Lewis County Fire District 18
Lifetime funding secured for the WTC Health Program, but layoffs and a hiring freeze are delaying care
An 18-year-old Baker High School student is set on becoming a firefighter and EMT after joining the Baker City Fire Department’s new cadet program
After Mid County Fire Protection District firefighters pulled out due to a roof collapse, relatives say they were told the home had been searched
Fire Chief Tim Sendelbach rejected allegations of insubordination, misinformation and creating division, arguing the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority board’s claims lack evidence as it moves to terminate his contract
EXCLUSIVES
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.
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
Vehicle-mounted systems extend protection beyond the bay, addressing cancer risk, space constraints and long-term maintenance challenges
A practical guide to finding funding, writing stronger applications and making the case for rescue-specific gear
When personnel can raise concerns without fear of exclusion or reprisal, the organization becomes safer, stronger, and better equipped to serve the public
How tethered UAS and rugged tablets expand situational awareness
WATCH NOW
“The closure of the National Fire Academy is ridiculous,” says Chief Caughey, urging fire service leaders to take action
OFF DUTY
You must be a certain type of person – driven, competitive, organized – to be drawn to a career in firefighting.
Will “Patriots Day” accurately portray the issues first responders experienced during the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013?
Health professionals weigh in: What happens when you sit too much? How can you fix it?
FireRescue1 reveals who’s hiring and what they are looking for on your resume
Can you afford to live in the city you protect?
Knowing how to cook at the station can take you far in the firehouse
Tax season is right around the corner, would you like to save some cash?
You’ve worked hard for your GI Bill benefits, and now it’s time to let them work for you.
Are you on the market for a new vehicle? Shop during these peak times for the best deal
By combining salary and cost of living, FireRescue1 has targeted the 10 best states for firefighters
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