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SABER shirts and pants are chemical, heavy metal, toxin, and PFAS-free
Communication on the fireground is made easier and safer with a personal public address system integrated into an incident command center
Vancouver firefighters used wooden blocks to support the bus as they lifted it off the boy using hydraulic struts
Smiths Grove Assistant Chief Steven Wilson said he jumped into a ditch and watch the tractor-trailer slide above him
Firefighters and police were initially unable to locate the crashed vehicle, but were able to do so after authorities used her phone to ping a location
The Danville Fire Department ordered 57 vests for $30,000 after a couple close calls
There are different systems that fit different station configurations and department budgets; here’s how to know which is right for you
The grant will go toward purchasing boots for the department’s special operations team
After a firefighter was shot in the leg earlier this week, fire officials are re-evaluating their safety measures
Here’s a look at the game-changing products that rolled out in 2016 and an eye toward those hoped for in the coming year
Under City Accelerator, Louisville Metro is working on over 50 projects that address urban challenges through a new collaboration and data innovation process
Students have helped firefighters find blazes in remote areas and aided law enforcement officials with water rescues
In theory, you can’t put a price on safety; in reality, everything has a cost and must be ranked against other needs
Miguel Rivas was getting a glass of water when he saw a man taking his turnout coat and SCBA gear from his vehicle
How a da Vinci house party and a mug of beer inspired firefighting technology
The city council gave the fire department the go-ahead Nov. 8 to apply for a federal grant to buy 14 ballistic vests
Officials used a $150,000 grant to purchase 152 ballistic vests for first responders
StrongArm helps responders to properly arm themselves in tactical rescue or rapid intervention
If you are thinking about adding an ATV or snowmobile for winter rescues, or if you have one and don’t have your SOPs and training in order, here’s what you need to know
The tactical rescue gear is kept in firefighters’ vehicles so they can quickly access it
Once a year, the department sets a fundraising goal of $3,000 that helps purchase essential equipment
The firefighter was rappelling out of a second-story window when his equipment failed
October’s top videos included a hilarious Halloween PSA spoof and several “How it’s Made” clips
FirstNet
Ohio’s FirstNet project manager talks about what went right, and what didn’t, when it tested the 700 MHz LTE broadband network
Relying on emergency vehicle techs will improve a department’s bottom line, response capability and overall safety
The concepts behind forced entry have remained largely unchanged; meanwhile, the tools have gotten more refined and job-specific
Citing dangers faced by paramedics at the Pulse nightclub shooting, fire officials have pushed for protective gear, such as armored helmets
Many of those tools, gadgets and devices are not standard issue and can even be made at home
I was told from day one to never get off the rig without a tool in your hand
When you display the cross, you are taking on board quite a bit of responsibility — and it should not be taken lightly
A study on documentation accuracy using body-worn cameras discussed at EMS World Expo
Chief Roderick Williams said the added layer of protection is needed following mass shootings nationwide
The mayor and fire chief said they don’t want to give members a false sense of security