Community
Wichita union president said the assignment was mandatory and that it placed citizens at risk of a delayed response
East Windsor first responders worked to raise funds so the house can be ADA-compliant
The Durhamville Fire Department started with 25 members and a hand pump built
Mayor Justin Bibb’s “Residents First” program will overhaul 23 codes and allow the city to issue tickets, fines
Public Relations
Los Padres National Forest firefighters cleaned vandalism off a rock formation in the Los Padres National Forest
Leadership
Leaders, we must stay focused the myriad issues impacting our membership, even those that can feel distant from day-to-day operations
Crime
A third Albuquerque firefighter, also accused of rape, retired after allegations surfaced and all three were placed on administrative leave
Leadership
The department asked citizens for their thoughts, in a survey, on tattoos as they consider changing the current policy
Over $250 million in funding available
“A two-man response to a structure fire is not only well below any recognized standard, it is outright dangerous,” the Dover fire union said in a statement
A State Farm representative donated a Fire Prevention Week kit to the Lenoir Fire Department ahead of the awareness campaign
The Springfield Township School District and area FDs see success in introducing high school students to community service through fire, EMS
Politics
Oceana officials have withdrawn from a regional fire authority and will receive service from CAL FIRE San Luis Obispo and Pismo Beach Fire Department
The Snyder Fire Department was recognized for improving their recruitment and retention plans
Emergency Preparedness
A California fire department and utility company devised the exercise to underscore National Preparedness Month messaging to plan for disasters
Without a commitment to community risk reduction, your fire department can’t tout its role in the public safety business
Best practices for using built-in fire protection systems
Leadership
If you don’t believe public safety personnel should be held to a higher standard, please go back to class
Mooresville commissioners turned down plans to annex a 96-acre community based on being outside of the FD’s response time
“Blessing Boxes” installed outside of Orangeburg County firehouses will offer free, non-perishable food
It’s important that first responders don’t take their public image for granted; prove your commitment to public service every day
Lowndes County firefighters had noticed at the end of the year that the fire truck was weathered
East Haven firefighters adopted the dog after rescuing it from a hot car
North Haven Firefighter Anthony DeSimone collapsed while walking into his home after completing a 38-hour shift
A look at firefighters keeping their community cool during the hot summer
Discrimination
Whether to respond (or care) based upon who needs our help CANNOT be part of the equation
The fire service is uniquely positioned to lead the transition to more electric devices in our homes, workplaces and community as a whole
Benton County Fire District 4 Capt. Raymond Newton has spent 20 years with polycystic kidney disease.
Connect with finance staff early and often to ensure mutual understanding of needs, requirements and limitations
Amid the flames, first responders are working to rescue and evacuate stranded tourists and residents from the island of Maui
The St. Tammany Fire Protection District pilot program will use a behavioral health center specialist for crisis calls
Firefighters from three departments were able to train inside several of Lynnewood Hall’s rooms
Animal Rescue
Newport News firefighters were called on for their ladder truck to rescue “Ledge Cat”
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