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The survey measures organizational safety culture
Danville Fire Police Officer Robert “Bob” Myers, Sr. had served with the department for 49 years
The donation to the Stratmoor Hills Fire Protection District helps campaign funding to have increased staffing on the ballot
Days after a house explosion in Haymarket, an insurance investigator heard barking coming from under the debris
Safety in the U.S. goes beyond just crime rates — so which cities offer peace of mind?
Brockton Firefighter Jason Gould suffered lung damage while rescuing an occupant during a fire
San Antonio and Dallas now join the Gear Wash family in a landmark acquisition
The Middlefield Volunteer Fire Department will use AFG funding to purchase new firefighting gear
Key Peninsula residents and the fire commission have been at odds on the transparency of a $2M property purchase three years ago
The former Hamilton Volunteer Fire Department chief faced allegations of being intoxicated while working, lapses in adhering to safety protocols, and operational inefficiencies
The Texas Department of Public Safety report ruled out drug and alcohol use in the crash that injured five firefighters en route to help Hurricane Helene relief efforts
These stores and restaurants are showing their gratitude to fire and EMS professionals with an abundance of discounts
The Troy firefighter and union president said he refused to participate in training at the academy, citing the death of a firefighter in 2021
Flooding in and around Roswell left two people dead, several injured and a trail of destruction
Perryton Assistant Chief Scott Glass was one of three firefighters struck by a 5-inch supply line
The West Sacramento brush truck was traveling along a debris-strewn trail to extinguish a brush fire when it ran over two people
The collapsing radio tower, east of the city’s downtown area, did not fall on any structures
Jahnke leads research aimed at understanding the health risks faced by firefighters and developing solutions to mitigate those risks
Colorado Springs firefighters and Widefield School District 3 students built structures demonstration fire resistance
Participants in the Future Fire Academy receive accredited training to fight wildfires
Manchester-by-the-Sea firefighters competed for the best chili with the public voting for the favorite
The Watauga Democrat editor and Deep Gap firefighter the past weeks have been challenging
First responders are the backbone of community safety; here are several meaningful ways to thank these dedicated professionals
Harford County officials are working to counter both burnout and boredom in their efforts to recruit more volunteers
Denver Fire Department Rescue 2 hosted bailout training that attracted firefighters from eight states
St. Paul firefighters found the victim in the basement during a fire where three other occupants safely escaped
Atlanta firefighters faced heavy fire on the first floor, extending into the second floor and attic
An investigation into alleged sexual assault and harassment inside the Columbia firehouse resulted in the firing of a battalion chief and two captains in 2021
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
An Alabama recruit school is under investigation after video emerges of a staged EMS response in a bathroom
Conyers blaze pumps massive plume of toxic smoke still visible for miles
USAR task forces and fire department swiftwater teams conduct rescues in the wake of Hurricane Helene
Fire/rescue crews in Sarasota and Manatee counties were able to make over 800 rescues during the unprecedented rainfall
Highlighting a joint statement from EMS associations, Chief Brian Schaeffer argues for a shift towards broader, evidence-based performance metrics to enhance EMS quality and effectiveness
Following the Trump assassination attempt, first responders are fired or suspended for their social media comments
PRODUCT NEWS
The Woodland Fire Department struggles with the pandemic’s aftereffects and keeping fire apparatus running
Full power delivery in all-electric mode, better acceleration and top speed over a conventionally powered Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicle
The Masonville Fire Department will use the money to purchase new gear for up to 12 firefighters
Frederick County officials believe their fire department will be the first on the East Coast to have a Pierce Volterra fire engine
Pelham firefighters held several demonstrations, including advancements in auto extrication, for its citizens
Collaborating with public safety departments to simplify the complex challenges of BDA and DAS management
Boulder County’s new hazmat rig will probide technicians the amenities needed when on the scene for an extended period