Fitness & Health
Union City Firefighter Michael Crosby underwent multiple surgeries after being accidentally shot in the back
FITNESS IN FOCUS
The Wiggins fire engine overturned while responding to an MVC
Detailing how CAFS helps reduce exposure to chemicals, chemical compounds, and carcinogens during interior structural firefighting
Maryville Fire Chief Doug Dankenbring incentivized more responses and included time spent on calls
Firefighter Kevin Paulicelli was given hydroxocobalamin after he collapsed inside the burning house
Canton Firefighter/Paramedic Jared Kneale had been a member of the department since 2015
The program forgives the remaining home loan balances for law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMTs or paramedics serviced by CCM who have died in the line of duty
San Bernardino County Fire Protection District Station No. 53 covers roughly 5,000 square miles
Animal Rescue
‘Faye’ had gotten through a plumbing access door and underneath a bathtub
North Haven Lieutenant Chris Shea created “Hero to Hero” to help veterans find careers in public safety
American Hose Company No. 2’s 1948 American LaFrance fire engine is the centerpiece of the Pottsville mural
MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS
What I learned about myself – and the fire service – by attending rookie school two times, 20 years apart
Orange County Fire Authority’s Organizational Doctrine became a North Star for the agency
Leadership
A mission statement explains the why, and a leader’s intent explains the how
This structured environment for presenting real-world scenarios fosters a space for critical thinking and healthy debate
ICs must base their decisions on experience, lessons learned and the intel coming in from crewmembers
Train smarter and stronger with these fitness tools
In the wake of tragedies, first responders must be willing to listen to their emotions and practice self-care whenever possible
Identifying drone needs, building training program, and deploying on the incident scene
How to depart the fire service on a positive note and on your own terms
From painter’s tape to a post-project wash box, stock up on these DIY essentials
COMPLETE COVERAGE
Wyomissing Captain Derrick L. Nester had responded to numerous calls, including a structure fire, and did not show up for his next shift
A deputy chief suffered first, second and third-degree burns while setting up a shipboard fire training exercise in Nassau County
Listen to her extraordinary story of overcoming personal trauma and how obstacle course racing has helped her in her EMS career
Hiring the right wellness coordinator for your agency is an investment in the health and resilience of your entire organization
A Union City firefighter was wounded in a shooting at Fire Station 2
As the Greek physician and philosopher Hippocrates said, “If you are in a bad mood, go for a walk. If you are still in a bad mood, go for another walk.”
Macon-Bibb County Fire Department Deputy Chief Ronald Smith, Jr. is the third generation to be a member of the department
The event seeks to establish a global fire service leadership network dedicated to supporting and strengthening the fire service around the world
A special “thank you” to all the mothers who double as first responders
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