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Confidence can only be obtained through realistic MCI drills that truly test the system
This year’s grant program is focused on three activity areas: operations and safety, vehicle acquisition and regional projects
Using social media to research potential firefighter candidates could cause problems for your department
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EMS providers transported several victims; FDNY firefighters searched the site with a robot dog and drones and used a tower ladder to remove a man from the roof
The Palm Beach County first responder left his gear in the vehicle along with his Apple MacBook Air, which he pinged
The panelists answer attendee questions related to NFPA 3000, PPE, grants, armed firefighters, RTFs, working with law enforcement, and more
Lexington 911 operators used a manual method during the computer-aided system failures, which caused delays
Amid a nationwide staffing shortage, learn how you can support the lifesaving role of public safety dispatchers – the FIRST first responders
“NFPA’s process is the gold standard for standards development and involves a proven, consensus-based approach,” said Vice President Lorraine Carli
eDispatches’ latest app feature adds a new dimension to the mapping of hydrant locations and other community POIs
Officers must take personal responsibility for member readiness and plan single-company and multi-company drills to hone their own command skills
Crews should train on implementing IRICs and placing rescue tools, all while following key standards
The medical team uses a technology-enabled system to help La Crosse crewmembers tailor their workouts
Departments discover brighter isn’t always better as basic lighting principles become the priority again
If you’re called to serve in an environment where you might be exposed to smoke and ash, protect yourself
The Madison Fire Department said crewmembers pulled a pan of burned hamburger off the stove before a fire could ignite
“The very gear designed to protect firefighters, to keep us safe, is killing us,” said General President Edward Kelly, calling the NFPA standard that requires PFAS needless
Your fire department has invested in the power; now it’s time to show off responsible use of the new technology
How to use an ISP to navigate the implementation of your NFPA 1851 PPE program
Is it time to reconsider the levels of risk in light of everything we now know about the exposure risks we face on the fireground?
Triage at major events can be slow, and tracking patients can be difficult – Pulsara’s new functionality is aimed at improving both experiences
From ‘let it burn’ to full submersion, Captain Patrick Durham explains the continuum of extinguishment approaches
When the irons aren’t appropriate, shove knives work very well on interior-grade doors with common key-in-the-knob-style locks
Apps and online tools can ease the burden of administrative paperwork – and not knowing where to begin on new projects
The NYFP was primarily tasked with protecting property, but its members also saved lives alongside the FDNY’s Bravest
Redmond leaders visited Madison, Wis., last year to see an electric fire engine in use
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UFA President Andrew Ansbro has started talking with Commissioner Laura Kavanagh to ramp up the cleaning of bunker gear after e-bike battery fires
“When Michael died, I was told his hose never got water in that awful fire,” said Kathy Crosby-Bell, mother of Firefighter Michael Kennedy
Dominic Biscari has been on unpaid leave from the Kansas City Fire Department, which is seeking termination
A back-to-basics review of communication center types and facility equipment, plus must-have dispatcher skills
The new NFPA 1802 standard sets the bar higher – but Motorola was well-equipped to meet it
