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From extra light to hose positioning help, these tools give us a leg up on the scene
Retirement from public safety can feel like a long-awaited escape, but for many firefighters, the transition is more challenging than expected
Rapid or poorly managed cultural shifts can lead to resistance, confusion and a breakdown in cohesion among personnel
County executive says the raise will help the county remain competitive with other jurisdictions
The organization will introduce students to careers like volunteer firefighting, police work, emergency management, EMS and 911 dispatchers
Pennsylvania has more fire companies that any other state, but they are comprised primarily of volunteers
Firefighter/paramedics assigned to the ambulance face unique challenges but also gain unparalleled experience
Brooke DeLeon was the only woman in her 21-member recruit class
The U.S. Forest Service is encouraging women to apply for wildland firefighting jobs in the Santa Fe and Carson national forests
A former IAFC president interviews the incoming president about his goals for the organization and hopes for the fire service
Seven tips for newly promoted chiefs looking to be successful in their new role
My commitment to serve you, my fire service family
The city hired 12 firefighters/paramedics to staff the and supplement the existing fire department workforce