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A bill that would let unions negotiate earlier retirement and higher pension caps for newly hired public safety workers is drawing support from labor groups and warnings from local governments over rising costs
Rock Volunteer Fire Department Chief Charley Pearson declined a $250,000 donation from Google, saying public trust outweighed the needed funding
A public feud in Clinton Township is raising questions about EMS response models, as officials push for more EMT-based responses while firefighters warn reducing paramedic staffing could cut advanced care
Surveyors in Melbourne Beach discovered a young manatee trapped in a concrete stormwater structure, prompting an hours-long, multiagency rescue
North Ridgeville Fire Department partnered with University Hospitals’ Tactical Emergency Casualty Care team for two days of training focused on active shooter and mass-casualty responses
Scruggs Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Captain Jane Crawford was recognized at the Virginia Fire and Rescue Conference for more than five decades of firefighting and instructor leadership
The survey seeks to better understand not only how often firefighters are training, but whether that training is realistic, relevant and supported by leadership.
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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.

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More than 1,600 firefighters weigh in on the perennial debate about whether aggressive tactics and safety culture are mutually exclusive
An essential guide to help new firefighters navigate the early days of the job with confidence
Learn now to prepare firefighters at every level to step up and lead when it counts
From biophilic design to cancer-risk reduction and sustainable construction, discover the trends shaping the next generation of fire stations
UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
Among a sea of strong candidates, how does an aspiring company or chief officer stand out?
Reviewing NFPA 3000, the current state of active-shooter event training, plus unique approaches to ASHE response
View this webinar to hear about use cases deployed on Zebra devices running Windows Pro and how you can adopt these technologies for your teams
Learn how technology will shape the future of public safety operations, based on results of the second annual Verizon Frontline Public Safety Communications survey
Optimize your readiness for natural and manmade disasters and other expanded response efforts
Facts are your friends when it comes to making the case for more money
Get an early look at the changes on the table and their likely consequences, and learn more about the decision to restructure PPE-focused standards
Unpacking the command-focused survey results and how ICs can level up their skills through training and operations
How to manage inside-out rescues, who runs command, when to engage the suppression team and more questions addressed
How fire service leaders can help their members build a resilient mind, employ functional fitness, and access useful nutrition and sleep resources
Find out how one rural fire department went mobile and improved communication among its volunteers and the department’s situational awareness
Find out how one rural fire department went mobile and improved communication among its volunteers and the department’s situational awareness
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
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
OFF DUTY
Detailing the updates to NFPA 1580, chapter by chapter, following the consolidation of 1582 and other health-related standards
Get the tools you need to organize your schedule and transition seamlessly between projects — while managing your health
Discover the best platforms for firefighters, police officers, EMTs and military personnel seeking meaningful connections
Celebrate holidays, graduations, promotions and more with these gifts firefighters will love
During Memorial Day weekend many retailers kick-off the summer with deals and discounts
The American flag is considered a living symbol under federal law. We must treat it as such.
Flag code requests we follow specific guidelines when displaying the American flag at our stations and on fire apparatus
How to help younger generation firefighters improve their in-person communication skills
Easy tips for building a personal oasis at home where you can decompress, recharge and sustain your mental wellbeing
Understand how the experiences you have as a first responder can shape your relationships with your family
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It can be VERY realistic without being dangerous; you just need the right instructors
The training system provides a variety of simulations for first responders, such as heart attacks, burns, childbirth, lacerations, broken bones and overdoses
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