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Areas of focus included reproductive health, hydration, fitness and optimal performance
Bassi, who serves as CEO for the Center for Public Safety Excellence, shares the power of department accreditation and personal credentials, plus ‘AI for newbies’
Key experiences from my early days on the job have revealed a surprising number of lessons for running command
You can set your family up for a great holiday season by shifting your mindset and approach, even making your own traditions
Base salaries for certified firefighters and police officers will now be $50,895, per Smyrna city officials
The engineer serves several roles, from equipment checks to throwing ladders, medic assists and more
Though it might be hard to find the time, it’s important for spouses of first responders to focus on their own needs, too
Learn how therapy can improve communication, provide a safe place for family members to share and gain real-world coping mechanisms
Competency and discipline are distinct issues, but they often become intertwined for a number of reasons
You might think you could do the job better than the current officer, but leadership takes skill, earned respect and experience
“Everybody is smashed down here in the bottom half of the pay range,” said Webb Smith, a now-former Marietta member
The state also announced that it will not score the September police promotional exam
The Snyder Fire Department’s new four-phase recruitment strategy is already showing results