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Chief Freddie LaFemina recalls the unimaginable scene at Ground Zero and the relentless work to find his brother firefighters
The former CAL FIRE chief of fire protection shares stories from her unique path from seasonal firefighter to fire chief and beyond
A panel on suicide awareness in the fire service highlights mental health challenges, risk factors, and resources for firefighters
This unique trait can be built, typically by our leaders who exhibit perseverance and actively choose to work on themselves and the department
After months of self-reflection, Sacramento Firefighter Desmond Lewis has been working with department personnel to regain his position
Five years deep is a critical point in a firefighter’s career – not a rookie nor a seasoned veteran, with plenty of growth ahead
Currently, 77% of the FDNY is vaccinated; 72% percent of firefighters are vaccinated, while EMTs stand at 84%
Calls involving celebrities, chemical restraint, protests and mass shootings are just some of the scenarios that will put you in the public eye
Want a free doughnut or a bowl of spaghetti? Here are retailers saying thanks to EMS providers, firefighters and police officers
We must expand our focus beyond being a functionally proficient firefighter to foster our intellectual, spiritual and creative sides
A once obese firefighter, I now have the confidence needed to not only meet my job expectations but excel at them
Your goal should be more than inspecting uniforms and taking attendance; go beyond assigning riding positions and passing along department-required information
What are you to doing to enhance situational awareness and reduce multitasking in a world increasingly consumed with distraction?