Communities in wildfire-prone areas must now follow new construction standards, though some local leaders worry about rising rebuilding and enforcement costs
Retired Kalispell firefighter Alan “Gus” Gustafson has spent decades preserving artifacts, including a 1925 American LaFrance pumper he once rode
Officials called the fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber a mass-casualty event in Searsmont
Spouses of Hillsborough County firefighters suited up for hands-on training
Firefighters from Lily Fire & Rescue and Laurel County Fire and Rescue were pulled to safety after a collapse during an apartment fire
EXCLUSIVES
Safety Stand Down 2026: Start your fitness journey here
On this week’s Better Every Shift, Deputy Chief Darin Wallentine details the fitness-focused Safety Stand Down, happening June 14-20.
SPECIAL REPORTS
UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
Find out how one rural fire department went mobile and improved communication among its volunteers and the department’s situational awareness
Learn from grants experts where to look for funding, how to prepare your application and more
Watch this webinar to learn how to be prepared to face this challenging and dangerous event
View this virtual tabletop webinar to help prepare you to respond to the next mass casualty incident in your jurisdiction
Dr. Jim Augustine offers guidance for how fire service leaders can continue the lessons from the IAFC’s Emergency Stand Down on COVID-19
Learn how balanced usability, access and security enable first responders to do their jobs more effectively wherever they are
Mission critical communications networks and Wireless WAN work in concert to enable first responders to make informed decisions and act quickly
How technological advances influence PSAPs and ECCs and redefine the public safety ecosystem
Addressing the key turnout gear questions from the FireRescue1 community, one by one
Jeffrey Stull answers the most common PPE questions he hears from firefighters
LAFD Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas leads a panel discussion about this defining moment for the department
Find out how your agency can access ARP and other grant funding, as well as the strategies and tactics that achieve government funding awards.
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Voice-operated two-way intrateam networks can improve safety and efficiency across operations
Cumbersome and costly testing methods have long challenged first responders – this product changes that
Like a championship team, success in the fire service requires clarity, consistency and commitment
See how adding on-scene gas identification helps fire and hazmat teams move faster from detection to confident decision-making
WATCH NOW
Survey data highlights how equipment shortfalls and unclear expectations influence how firefighters act under pressure
OFF DUTY
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
Discover top pet care solutions that keep your pets safe and comfortable while you’re on duty
You’ve got the requisite emergency response training, but do you have the knowledge to survive a lawsuit?
The data on how often firefighters divorce may surprise you, and it offers three interesting takeaways
Could you add to these slang terms that only firefighters would know?
Understanding the origin, meaning and controversy related to the thin red line flags
There’s a fire service-inspired costume for everyone on our list, from babies to kids to adults and, yes, even your pets
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