After more than a decade of joint rescues and wildfire response, Bernalillo County firefighters were ousted from the Metro Air Support Unit following a policy change allowing off-duty cannabis use
A new fire code amendment in Loveland will require defibrillators in newly built or renovated venues with occupancies of 100 or more, aiming to speed bystander response when cardiac arrest strikes
Crews used large-animal rescue straps to help a horse named Shadow back to its feet during a morning rescue operation
A Syracuse police officer and an off-duty firefighter/EMT teamed up to perform CPR on a critically injured woman found outside a burning home, reviving her before EMS arrived
The battalion chief who wrote the Palisades Fire report refused to endorse the final version, saying substantial edits altered findings, removed failures and fell short of department standards
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Join the discussion on how the 5G mobile technology network will have huge implications for public safety
Learn how you can help reduce the risk posed by harmful chemicals on the fireground
Learn about the state of public-safety interoperability and how AFG funds can be used to purchase much-needed interoperable radio communication systems.
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Why reliability matters for firefighters, EMTs, paramedics and station personnel
As home fire risks grow more complex, departments are working with developers to show how sprinklers enhance safety and reduce long-term costs
Designed with firefighter feedback, Globe’s newest jacket reduces restrictions and improves fit
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Saint Florian is also associated with brewers due to lore that he once miraculously stopped a fire with a single pitcher of water
From classic and trucker hats to custom beanies and beyond, we’re got your head covered
Does your estate plan include an advanced directive?
Regardless of your level of wealth, the failure to establish an estate plan can be detrimental to your family
It could take more than a year to adjust benefits and disburse retroactive payments following the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act — here’s how to prepare
A pension might be padding for a comfortable retirement, but is it all you need?
From coffee, to healthy snacks and hydration options, make sure your firefighters have everything they need to recharge between calls with cost-saving subscription options
Common agents used in drug-facilitated sexual assault: How to recognize them and how they impact care
With practice, nerves can be an asset, not a liability
Tough shifts demand tough feet — fix the pain now or it’ll take you out later
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The millennial generation is immersed in technology, and can use their skills to achieve success in the modern-day fire service
As generations change, so do our motivations and our methods of learning and training
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