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Understanding shift culture and respecting it can go a long way in navigating the first responder lifestyle
Inside one fire chief’s experience at the Montana Spartan Trifecta event
Retired firefighters, EMS and police officers may reduce their taxable earnings by up to $3,000 for medical insurance premiums paid during a calendar year
The district chief and lieutenant claim firefighters posted racist social media posts, promoted violence against minorities and made threats against them
Seasonal Firefighter Dario Gurrola, who was convicted of two felonies, filed a complaint against state EMS officials last week
How to stick to health-focused resolutions amid the pandemic
Reflecting on the all-hazards nature of fire service response
Three pillars to help leaders embrace and manage organizational change
Let them say you did the right things for the right reasons, treated everyone fairly, and gave your all on every call
In this episode, host Marc Bashoor speaks with Fire Chief (ret.) Todd LeDuc about the top three health issues facing firefighters: cardiac issues, cancer and behavioral health challenges
Disparaging posts send local officials scrambling to rebuild trust during already tense times
A pandemic makes you first witnesses to history, but are you prepared to face this test – and the many others ahead?
Battalion Chief Michele Fitzsimmons has been with the department for 19 years and comes from a family of FDNY firefighters