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Saving lives is the name of the game, but with proper decon, the life you save may be your own
Assessing levels of protection, situations in which to don body armor, and active shooter policies and procedures
The tool will be able to give first responders real-time text and visuals from social media, as well as from surveillance cameras and sensors
A Rapids Volunteer Fire Company firefighter was transported to the hospital after being hit by a car while directing traffic
Modern communication systems help prepare departments for the increasingly dynamic all-hazards environment
911 callers were put on hold and transferred, and the emergency radio system froze due to excessive traffic during the attack at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
Daviess County Judge-Executive Al Mattingly requested a study be conducted on the feasibility of consolidating regional 911 dispatch centers into one center
Several new technologies are being integrated into apparatus bays to optimize firefighter safety and department efficiency
The newest ambulance cot will increase patient handling safety, and the EMS-to-hospital notification system aims to improve patient care
California received the largest award in the country, totaling $11,399,076 to improve its 911 centers
BLM’s Rural Fire Readiness program aims to provide local fire programs surplus fire equipment to help fight rural wildland fires
The tethered aerial device can be hard-wired into the vehicle system and does not require a piloting license or certificate of authorization
A former IAFC president interviews the incoming president about his goals for the organization and hopes for the fire service
Gov. Newsom approved a $1 billion emergency preparedness budget to ensure California is ready for any disaster
The Delaware State Fire School released an 87-page report after a firefighter incurred serious injuries while battling a Mill Creek house fire
Equipment and training requirements for firefighters engaged in water rescue operations
The trailer was parked in a camp serving the crews fighting the Milepost 97 fire that has grown to nearly 9,000 acres
“Firefighters Choice” products are recommended by firefighters for firefighters
Santa Clara is the first county in the state to purchase the technology, which will be available to other areas in the event of a natural disaster
Palm Beach County’s 911 planning coordinator estimates that 18 public-safety call-center stations have received about 100 text messages each month
Durham Fire and EMS Station 17 is the first fire station in the city that can generate its own electricity from the sun
Jerry Helm explains why his department made the switch to the newer helmets
Data collected will help manufacturers design firefighting gear specifically for females
Emanuel talks fire department accreditation, data collection and bullying in the fire service
Nathan Hylek received a FaceTime call from his 20-month old daughter and when he realized his wife was having a medical emergency, he dialed 911
It’s time to focus on standardization and integration of fire and EMS systems – future milestone advancements for the fire service
FireRescue1 community voices opinions on the fire service’s most significant advancement in the past few decades
The new gear is designed with “particulate protection technology,” which blocks smoke from going up a firefighter’s body through the arms and legs
St. Joseph County is the second area in the state to use the app, made possible through a partnership between Ind. cities, townships and the 911 dispatch center
The county motorcycle clubs are organizing a benefit to help recover more than $230,000 worth of stolen items
