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New Braunfels officials say the quarantining firefighters consumed alcohol and one overflowed a bathtub, causing significant water damage
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Tracking COVID-19 cases, PPE supply and ambulance turnaround times to inform EMS response
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the state’s plans for this year’s complicated wildfire season on Thursday
A behavioral health expert breaks down ways responders can cope with the ongoing fear and anxiety they face while responding to and providing care during the pandemic
How fire departments are managing staffing, non-response services, purchasing and travel impacts, plus decisions related to grant funding
How vaporized hydrogen peroxide can be used to disinfect used PPE for fire and EMS personnel
The Colorado paramedics lifted each other up during their deployment to New York City virus epicenter
Crisfield volunteer firefighters lifted Shirl Carmine to the window of her mother’s room after they were separated for four months
Two new grant programs were announced by the state treasurer on Wednesday
Audio published by union officials reportedly reveals a shift commander telling firefighters they will be considered “AWOL” if they leave work to get tested
Fire-Rescue International will be a two-part virtual event – the ReIGNITE Digital Conference in October, plus a separate event for IAFC meetings in August
