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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.
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St. Louis FD fire chief shares how recent firefighter training was put to the test during a chaotic situation
Buffalo fire commissioner and division chief share what’s changed in the 10 years since the deaths of McCarthy and Croom
How to understand, analyze, mitigate and respond to newsworthy fire department incidents
Achieving a vision requires the ability to see in both the short and long term
Prevention and early detection are critical to helping firefighters manage cardiovascular, cancer and mental health issues
Chief Tom Aurnhammer addresses the unique challenges encountered during wildland/urban interface incidents