San Antonio police said a welfare check escalated when a woman allegedly struck a firefighter with a knife before barricading herself inside an apartment
A unanimous vote allows regulators to mandate cleanup of PFAS-containing foam, require reporting and restrict its use as concerns grow over “forever chemical” contamination
Crews overcame difficult stairway access to contain an attic fire with extension into wall spaces
Hinckley Township officials approved higher wages and new hiring options as the department struggles to recruit and retain full-time firefighters amid regional shortages
Mayor Michelle Wu appointed a 35-year department veteran to lead Boston Fire, marking a historic first as he prepares to take over later this month
EXCLUSIVES
Schaeffer: The fire service can’t afford CAVE leadership
Learn how ego, burnout and the “Chiefs Against Virtually Everything” mindset can stall progress.
SPECIAL REPORTS
UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
Gain practical strategies for strengthening interagency collaboration and creating a more informed emergency response ecosystem
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.
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Voice-operated two-way intrateam networks can improve safety and efficiency across operations
Prepare a stronger AFG application with guidance tailored to communications projects
Practical advice for preparing a strong application
Like a championship team, success in the fire service requires clarity, consistency and commitment
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With the right investment and buy-in, mentorship programs can facilitate skill development, career advancement and improve firefighter retention
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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