U.S. House legislates (again) on PFAS, firefighting foam

U.S. House legislates (again) on PFAS, firefighting foam

First on scene: Leaders reflect on their 9/11 experiences, how public safety has evolved

First on scene: Leaders reflect on their 9/11 experiences, how public safety has evolved

How to start a successful junior firefighting program

How to start a successful junior firefighting program

More than 1,000 courses and videos, including more than 440 hours of approved EMS credit!

More than 1,000 courses and videos, including more than 440 hours of approved EMS credit!

Photos: Highlights from the FRI 2021 Day 1 General Session

Photos: Highlights from the FRI 2021 Day 1 General Session

Diversity training: How fire departments can do it better

Diversity training: How fire departments can do it better

How to build a fire family to foster VFD recruitment and retention

How to build a fire family to foster VFD recruitment and retention

Chris Cebollero unpacks ET3, treatment-in-place, reimbursement and more

Chris Cebollero unpacks ET3, treatment-in-place, reimbursement and more

7 Olympic athletes who are current or former first responders

7 Olympic athletes who are current or former first responders

Following the rules of the road in public safety vehicles

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Mutual-aid agreements: Mission-critical to rural public safety

Fire service data: 7 questions your agency should consider

Fire service data: 7 questions your agency should consider

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Investigators: Ariz. firefighters' plane lost wing before fatal crash
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Two firefighters performing aerial surveillance over the Cedar Basin Fire died after their plane crashed earlier this month
NJ fire chief misses deadly house fire after 'technical snafu'
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The Hamilton Fire Department said the issue has already been remedied and did not cause any disruption or delay of firefighting at the scene
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Ariz. first responders' granddaughter missing after flash flooding
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The missing 16-year-old is the granddaughter of retired Verde Valley Fire, Ambulance chiefs and is the niece of a Cottonwood firefighter
A plea to first responders: Join FirstNet to expand your communications options
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How to make sound decisions about emergency communications systems in an ever-changing field
Re-engage the ‘boots on the ground’: Communications within the modern fire service
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Follow simple steps to build connections between fire service leaders and the newest generation of firefighters
How to transform fire/EMS through the business principles of the Grateful Dead
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10 principles the band followed to make the business end of their long, strange trip successful
Human performance improvement: How company officers can reduce mistakes on the fireground and at the station
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It’s more than a safety program; it’s a mindset shift to help us learn from past mistakes to reduce risks and improve future performance
Police: Former Pa. firefighter used FD funds to pay for lawsuit against chief
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Latrobe firefighter, councilman allegedly used $21,000 in department funds to pay legal fees for a federal suit against the fire chief and city officials
‘You are not what you say you are; you are what your data says you are’
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Four strategies to help fire service leaders focus on technology that is truly “smart”
COVID-19: Honoring fallen firefighters
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Remembering our brother and sister firefighters who died from coronavirus
From the bench to a starter: How to cultivate the members who struggle
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The key for fire service leaders is finding – and maximizing – members’ strengths, even when they aren’t a perfect fit
Fire service organizational silos: How to emerge from the depths and foster connection
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Predicting, spotting and dismantling silos, plus preventing reemergence through a teamwork-focused mindset
Mentoring through role modeling: How to transcend the ‘lead by example’ cliché
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Leaders must demonstrate by performance while illuminating a path to success for other members
FDNY appoints new department chief, operations chief
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John Hodgens, a 35-year veteran of the FDNY, was appointed chief of fire operations, and 40-year fire veteran Thomas Richardson was named chief of department
Passion doesn’t know retirement: It’s a learned and lived trait
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How fire service leaders can work to sustain passion throughout their career – and beyond
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