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Ignoring PASS alarms highlights need to better manage false activations and maintain situational awareness
A Firehouse Subs grant helped Pittsfield Township firefighters replace one old camera and place new ones on every truck in the fleet
From odor-fighting sprays to heavy-duty hangers, discover the tools that make maintaining your gear easier and more effective
In this video, Gordon Graham outlines best practices for radio use to increase fireground efficiency and reduce risk
An inventor and Calif. business owner has spent 18 years developing a plant-based, nontoxic substance
Every crewmember should learn the basic skills of communicating via radio while on scene
Park officials cited public safety concerns and a federal policy of not applying retardant within 300 feet of streams or rivers combined with a visibility concern
Thermal protective performance testing can fall short on accurately representing glove heat insulation
Find out how one rural fire department went mobile and improved communication among its volunteers and the department’s situational awareness
Kern County Captain Andrew Freeborn said the cost to use the service is offset by funds received from citations, which this year totaled $150,000
Empower firefighters and incident commanders with mobile computing devices that provide real-time information for better decision-making
After two LODDs at the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, firefighters William “Will” Pigeon and Andy Bozzo founded Tablet Command
Find out how the Motorola Solutions Unified Fire Technology Suite can help your crews respond faster, smarter and safer
The Forest Service started tests with a magnesium-chloride-based retardant last summer and is continuing them
Kern County Fire Chief Aaron Duncan said his department and the Office of the State Fire Marshal have already seized about 35,000 pounds of illegal fireworks within the county this year
The radio has long been the lifeline for first responders, but new technologies and functions require fire and EMS organizations to think more broadly about how they communicate in the field
Benjamin Hendry said firefighters were not properly trained to drive safely and use the traffic light changing system; a FD spokesman denied the claims
As ransomware and other attacks continue to threaten public safety organizations, here’s how to guard against these events
Officials with the St. Charles County Ambulance District and the Metro West Fire District said they hope the technology improves safety and response times
UCF RESTORES also received $270,000 to work with Florida A&M to build a statewide mental health wellness toolkit for first responders
Are EVs really more likely to catch fire? How often do you have to charge your EV? Find out these answers and more
“It’s shocking that the department doesn’t already have such a plan,” said Oren Barzilay, president of Local 2507, which represents EMTs, medics and inspectors
Brittany Nicotri found a way to increase the Burton Fire District’s capabilities at a low cost
The Beardstown firefighters got lost, declared a mayday and exited the building from a second-floor window, falling about 21 feet, the report states
Having seen the units in person, it’s time to address some common naysayer reactions
The firefighters provided medical aid and transported the driver to a hospital
Rosenbauer provides aerials that are built to last with controls that are easy to use for enhanced safety and effectiveness on the fireground
Sterling Heights Fire Chief Kevin Edmond said the device will allow firefighters to quickly scan common venting points of a structure from a safe distance
The measure contains a fire attack restriction, a limit on transit speeds and a thermal imaging camera requirement
Fire departments can apply for up to $75,000 to cover the costs of things such as helmets, boots, chemical-free protective clothing and cleaning equipment
The Rosenbauer engine is now at its home station, Fire Station 82 in Hollywood
It all comes down to proper fit and use, post-incident reviews, and policies and procedures
