Loveland Fire Rescue Authority Lt. Shelby Vrem survived six minutes of cardiac arrest during last year’s 9/11 memorial stair climb thanks to the rapid CPR and AED response
Ohio lawmakers have set aside $40 million to launch a Post-Traumatic Stress Fund that will help firefighters, police officers and EMS personnel cover lost wages and medical costs tied to duty-related PTSD
About 50 Fresno firefighters battled a blaze in Chinatown, where heavy smoke and flames engulfed a historic building
San Diego firefighters spent more than 11 hours extinguishing a hay bale fire in a field near the Zoo Safari Park, using water, foam and CAL FIRE bulldozers
The FDNY and the NYPD Emergency Service Unit lowered an officer and a firefighter down to lift the injured worker to safety
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Better Every Shift asks:
Are you documenting everything? Here’s why you should.
Are you documenting everything? Here’s why you should.
Tracking exposures, traumatic calls, hazmat incidents and unique situations creates a personal record that protects you long after the call ends.
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UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
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
Get the insights, expert advice and tools to help your agency score big on grants
Best practices for building your next apparatus – or fleet
Los Angeles-area chiefs detail lessons from the January firestorm to guide all-hazards response
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
As home fire risks grow more complex, departments are working with developers to show how sprinklers enhance safety and reduce long-term costs
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Why reliability matters for firefighters, EMTs, paramedics and station personnel
From drones and AI to virtual reality, emerging innovations promise to reshape operations, enhance safety and strengthen decision-making across the fire service
Public safety drones are purpose-built to meet the real-world challenges faced by first responders
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What are the most important things to remember when treating a patient with a history of diabetes?
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Our all-in-one resource for life beyond the uniform, from fitness and health to money matters and entertainment, and more.
With an increased risk of developing skin cancer, firefighters should follow simple steps to avoid sunburn
Reflecting on how grief unfolds over time, colliding with duty and responsibility, and how love continues to occupy the space loss leaves behind
From gritty dramas to high-octane rescues, these firefighter shows capture the heart, humor and heroism of life in the fire service
How a firefighter turned business owner continues serving his community after hanging up his boots
The 10 holiday films that survive debate, repeat viewings and the remote control
A chance diagnosis, a national call for help and a liver donated by a fellow firefighter
Staffing takes time, but a rehab station addresses members’ critical health need right now
Understanding the “warrior spirit” concept brings the answer into focus
Explore the books fire leaders, FireRescue1 contributors and experts recommend to advance your career, build leadership skills and inspire the next generation
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Firefighter Kelly Wong, 29, fell from an aerial ladder; he leaves behind his wife and an infant son
TEEX official: Henry Smith didn’t just shape the fire school, he helped shape the fire service
Firefighter Scott Deem was honored by the San Antonio Fire Department by having a mock 2,400 square foot home named after him