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Firefighters are resilient and will survive this ultimate challenge
St. Louis firefighters and battalion chiefs share a play-by-play of the astonishing – and unexpected – rescues
From enhanced focus on cancer prevention to managing medication shortages, fire service leaders weigh in on 2020 fire and EMS trends
There were a total of seven women in the SFFD in 1987; now, there are 285 uniformed women in the department
There are right ways and wrong ways for firefighters to pitch their great ideas to officers
Public safety professionals across all disciplines have been waiting for more than 15 years for the construction of an interoperable national network for wireless and data communications
Left unchecked, harassing behavior will erode fire department morale and contribute to the firefighter suicide problem
Not all head-scratcher decisions come out of D.C.; here’s a look at what some local politicians are doing to give firefighters a swift kick in the shins
Solvable, and often preventable, administrative problems can trip up fire chiefs, even if their intentions are right
Two recent state law votes are a sharp reminder of where key laws influencing firefighting are made
This issue focuses on the history, current trends and future of the WUI fire threat
Stranded victims are at high risk of suspension trauma, which can be fatal in as little as 30 minutes
Choosing the right crew with the right mindset is as critical as where you locate specific equipment
Alcohol is the second highest source of calories, with salty snacks at number three; both can contribute to poor heart health
A new way to make wood panels lets builders erect 14-story structures, made mostly of wood; here’s a look at what they are and the risks they present
There’s no time out or replay booth to review our on-scene decisions; training and flawless execution are a must
The rapid growth of demand and a stagnant growth in resources makes time management more critical than ever
Getting water to the fire is critical; here are steps to take, and avoid, to properly feed your pumper
Federal Fire Prevention and Safety grants are extremely competitive; look to outside sources to help fund your programs
Holding public and private entities responsible for PTSD is a major step toward preventing it
New rules governing SCBA and PASS features and testing requirements are set to roll out late this year
Like fires, the best discipline outcomes are those that never happen in the first place; here’s how to ward off discipline-worthy behavior and what to do when those efforts fail
With so much responsibility riding on officers’ shoulders, fire departments need to invest in their professional growth
Getting good company officer candidates starts at the point of firefighter recruitment and hiring; here’s what the recruiting pros do to land the best applicants
The challenges and opportunities presented by the new government require firefighters engage with their elected officials
One First Nation fire department shows how having local government, private business and firefighters rowing in the same direction changes outcomes
Fire departments will need to take a lesson from corporate America’s playbook for getting the most from millennial employees
The education sector learned long ago that peer teams are a great way to head off and resolve conflict, and it’s getting some air time in the fire service
The new world of device connectivity present some unique opportunities and challenges for the fire service
Critical decisions need to be made quickly and reliably; here’s a look at similar models used by police and the airline industry that the fire service can adapt
Here’s my list of the outside world’s best breakthroughs that have the most potential to change the fire service
Many private sector businesses are taking complex data and distilling it into an accurate predictor of future needs; it’s something the fire service may embrace
New discoveries in the relationship between a person’s genetic makeup and their chances of developing PTSD holds promise for firefighter health
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