FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker says concerns over antisemitic rhetoric and protest responses led him to resign
A falling interstate sign crushed a vehicle on I-77 South, seriously injuring two people and forcing a seven-hour shutdown
Four Houston firefighters and a truck driver were hospitalized after an 18-wheeler struck a fire engine blocking an earlier wreck
Three Marion County firefighters and one paramedic face felony charges after allegedly stripping, beating and waterboarding a 19-year-old co-worker at Fire Station 21 in Ocala
Retired FDNY Deputy Chief James Riches is remembered as a tireless advocate for survivors and one of the voices of the 9/11 community
EXCLUSIVES
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.
SPECIAL REPORTS
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
Fashion & Accessories
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
As home fire risks grow more complex, departments are working with developers to show how sprinklers enhance safety and reduce long-term costs
Red flags are rarely subtle in hindsight
WATCH NOW
The San Francisco assistant chief shares tactical tips for dominating the fire so it has no chance of victory
OFF DUTY
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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FEATURED EDUCATION
The $18M expansion of Aims Community College is expected to provide “hands-on” opportunities for first responder, criminal justice and aviation students
State Sen. Carolyn Comitta said the legislation should help with recruiting and staffing
A fourth-generation firefighter, Fort Lauderdale Chief Rhoda Mae Kerr was the first woman elected to serve as president of the IAFC