Facing the challenges of a volunteer model, the Orwell Fire Department is hiring part-time firefighters to ensure consistent two-person staffing
Take a look at what is carried on this Grand Junction, Colo., fire engine
Police arrested a woman after she allegedly stabbed a fire hose multiple times while firefighters worked a pre-dawn house fire
At least 10 residents were hospitalized, three in serious to critical condition, after a fire in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood
The reimagined organization of Firefighter LSIs offers a new framework to shape safety, health and leadership efforts and reduce LODDs
The survey seeks to better understand not only how often firefighters are training, but whether that training is realistic, relevant and supported by leadership.
EXCLUSIVES
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.
SPECIAL REPORTS
UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
A tactical playbook for firefighters, company officers and chief officers
A practical playbook for protecting soft targets without disrupting public life
From the Super Bowl to the Olympics, veteran chiefs reveal how to build a unified command structure that holds under pressure — before the first siren sounds
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
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
Our all-in-one resource for life beyond the uniform, from fitness and health to money matters and entertainment, and more.
When free of shift schedules, try these tips to get to sleep faster and achieve quality sleep
Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to enhance your existing routine, these free tools can help you stay fit and ready for the demands of your job
Chronic inflammation is driven by sleep disruption, poor nutrition, limited exercise and unresolved trauma
Scrolling can’t save you — but a conversation might
Try one (or all) of these ideas and make movement a priority — together!
With the 2026 Winter Olympic Games underway, check out these first responders who served both locally and on the international stage
The former U.S. fire administrator shares how a colleague’s kindness in her first days on the job set her up for success
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
PRODUCT RESEARCH CATEGORIES
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The FireRescue1 Firefighting Drones/UAS product category is a collection of information, product listings and resources for researching Drones, also known as Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
The FireRescue1 Hazmat Equipment product category covers a variety of detection systems, protective equipment, decontamination tools, incident management systems and analysis software.
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FEATURED EDUCATION
Two recent NIOSH reports show how video tools can inform both learning assessments and post-incident investigations
The heartbreaking death of a Kansas City FF/paramedic reminds us that every shift carries unseen dangers
Follow these rules from Day 1 to lay the foundation for a long and successful career in the fire service