Expert Columnists & Contributors
FireRescue1 features a diverse team of fire service leaders and experts, tackling topics that touch on every facet of a firefighter’s career, from the early days serving as a firefighter recruit at the Academy to training on fire-rescue operations to commanding incidents and, ultimately, the department.
Columnists and authors hail from volunteer, career and combination departments, big and small, stretching across the country. They are experts in their respective fields, and many have advanced degrees and certifications to support their ongoing training.
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RECENT ARTICLES
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Plus learn tips for what chiefs are looking for in new recruits as well as the importance of public trust
Pandemic, protests complicate fire, EMS event planning, underscoring the importance of contingency planning and practice
Health-related factors – obesity, fitness level, depression and others – impact injury risk for men and women alike
Kate Bergen taught herself to paint nearly 20 years ago, but it was the pandemic that turned her into an artist
Personal experience showed me the impact of grants in getting crews the tools they need to help patients like my son
An Illinois man with no connection to the Capitol riot quickly found himself the subject of accusations and threats, all thanks to the social media rumor mill
Following a difficult year, firefighters must continue to focus on helping our fellow members cope