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The Albert Lea Fire Rescue community risk reduction program provides follow-up with EMS patients and has the interest of other agencies
A step-by-step look at how to extinguish a grease fire to share with your community
The Billings Fire Prevention Bureau experienced two fatal fires involving nasal cannulas and oxygen
St. Cloud voters will determine if a new fire station will be built in an area experiencing new houses, apartments and schools
Loveland Fire Rescue Authority’s wildfire coordinator will launch a campaign to educate the public on wildfire preparation
The HERo’s Girl’s Fire Camp in Solano County empowers young women to consider a career in fire, EMS
Lakewood firefighters, advocates and others converted an RV after a call to help a homeless person
Fans in Crown Point said in a post published on April Fools’ Day that too much attention is given to the Chicago Bears for the AED fundraiser
How Mehlville Fire Protection District used ET3 and community paramedicine to improve overall health and quality of life for the community
The state’s number of fatal fires makes the start of 2024 the deadliest year in a decade
Inside Health 34 – UC Davis Fire’s mobile approach to non-emergent support and service navigation
Participants learn a variety of skills to expose them to the fire service and build confidence
An idea from Minnesota Valley Transit Authority CEO Luther Wynder to show support on transit buses snowballed into a larger show of support
Greensburg officials allow city workers, who are volunteer firefighters, to respond to calls during workdays
CAL FIRE Chief Joe Tyler criticized the series “Fire Country” as a misrepresentation of the department, loaded with inaccuracies
11 people were displaced in the latest fire in Lawrence that involved illegal apartments in the basement, attic
Colorado Springs firefighters quickly extinguished a fire on the second floor involving an electric scooter
Prevention, increased demands and community awareness are what the Woodland Fire Department will address over five years
Yakima County Fire District will use funds for firehouse expansions, a new dispatch center and apparatus
The St. Joseph Fire Department is working with high schools and a new college campus to present a career in fire, EMS
The Office of Inspector General investigation discovered $8.5M misspent in bonuses, parties, personal expenses in Jefferson Parish
Orange County officials shut down local schools after testing found high levels of asbestos, lead, arsenic, and nickel
West Deer Township residents approved a fire tax change from flat fee to millage rate
Voters in Auburn approved funding that would relocate a ladder truck and provide decontamination and training space
RAA’s Mark Tenia shares advice for connecting your messaging with your audience to promote community support
Don’t assume residents know what your department does; spell it out and explain how additional funding would positively impact community members
Fort Worth officials declared the silos “substandard and hazardous” in 2016
Transparent communication between city managers and fire chiefs is essential for building a strong partnership and ensuring the city’s overall wellbeing