Communications
Mason City firefighters trained on working in large spaces inside North Iowa Area Community College’s old cafeteria
New London firefighters have relied on an antiquated, low-tech system to be alerted to calls
Launched in 2023, the Skydio X10 was specifically designed for first responders
Tips for enhancing your live-fire training, focusing on factors like ALS transport, hoseline deployment, gpms, interior and exterior safety officers, and more
Dispatch
Amid a nationwide staffing shortage, learn how you can support the lifesaving role of public safety dispatchers – the FIRST first responders
eDispatches’ latest app feature adds a new dimension to the mapping of hydrant locations and other community POIs
Officers must take personal responsibility for member readiness and plan single-company and multi-company drills to hone their own command skills
A back-to-basics review of communication center types and facility equipment, plus must-have dispatcher skills
The new NFPA 1802 standard sets the bar higher – but Motorola was well-equipped to meet it
Crews added more than 2,000 wireless network antennas and additional improvements in and around State Farm Stadium and the Phoenix metro area
Applying new concepts to accepted communication models could heighten fireground efficiency and effectiveness
The benefits of 5G are not limited to wireless phone use
Dozens of potential integrations can help keep providers better informed
Leadership
Replacing the phrase “my department” with the more inclusive “our department” highlights teamwork and accountability
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
All public safety agencies will be located in one location for better communication; HPD’s police chief will have the authority to reject security plans
Public Relations
The credential is available to career public information officers and volunteers
Get started now so you’ll be in a good position to submit when the application period starts
Optimize your readiness for natural and manmade disasters and other expanded response efforts
The Snyder Fire Department’s new four-phase recruitment strategy is already showing results
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
A crash between New Jersey fire trucks underscores the need for all members to check intersections en route as we travel to the incident scene
Reflecting on the importance of preparation, follow-through and endurance
In this video, risk management expert Gordon Graham explains how making a point to actively listen can assist first responders while on scene
How fire service leaders can help their members build a resilient mind, employ functional fitness, and access useful nutrition and sleep resources
Training, communication and safety mindsets show mixed results, but simple steps can set crews on the path to greatness
The owners of Jahnke’s Piggly Wiggly of Juneau held a month-long fundraiser to accumulate the funds for the department
Cebollero, Dudley and Ludwig discuss honoring the legacy of 9/11
The integration is designed to give first responders a “human-friendly way to identify and communicate precise locations in any emergency”
In this video, risk management expert Gordon Graham emphasizes the importance of police and fire cooperation at incident scenes
Fire Chief (ret.) Craig Daugherty recalled the day he responded to shots fired at the high school where his 15-year-old daughter was in lockdown
The Evansville Fire Department Training Division suddenly found itself with two high-rise buildings at its disposal for countless training evolutions
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