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Florida officials reported 50,000 EV and hybrid registrations in Hurricane Milton’s storm path, with at least 64 lithium battery fires following Hurricane Helene
Before the storm hit, the home of MLB’s Tampa Bay Rays was set up as a base camp for 10,000 emergency workers to aid in debris cleanup and response efforts
Aurora Fire Medic Brad Bledsoe has a carefully managed growing plan that includes researching the genetics of the seeds used
Collaborating with public safety departments to simplify the complex challenges of BDA and DAS management
The All-In-One handheld fire extinguisher, easy-to-use and effective at stopping small fires before they become bigger problems
As Hurricane Milton approaches, many Waffle House locations along the Gulf Coast have closed in preparation
The Londonderry Fire Department chief told town officials he could not balance the department budget and keep safe staffing levels at the same time
The Justice Department found Blacks disproportionately failed Durham’s firefighter test, blocking interviews, though the test wasn’t job-related
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Three firefighters were injured during a fire in Staten Island involving a former church that had been unoccupied for several years
The Bear Den Fire, one of six significant wildfires in the state, was zero percent contained, according to officials
Boulder County’s new hazmat rig will probide technicians the amenities needed when on the scene for an extended period
One of two fire prevention chiefs admitted to taking more than $5,000 over three years to fast-track inspections
The Charlotte SouthPark fire report highlights improvements in several areas, including the hiring of more inspectors and enhanced firefighter survival training
Colorado Task Force 1 members had successfully located a woman who had been missing for several days in McDowell County
Baxter International has temporarily closed its largest plant spurring hospitals and EMS to plan for IV shortages
Hurricane Milton was downgraded to a Category 4 storm as it approached Florida’s Gulf Coast
Three members of Air Evac Lifeteam 133 were en route to pick up a patient when their helicopter went down in Owenton
After serving in the Marines, Matthew Burns took on a career of public service in the NYPD and then the FDNY before his injury
The Center for Firefighter Safety, Health and Well-being will be a consolidation of research on the risks firefighters face
“There was no other reason for me to get screened,” the Chicopee captain said about the occupational risk
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said false claims about withholding aid are demoralizing to relief workers
Firefighter Tony Garrison is the fourth firefighter to have died in the line of duty during Hurricane Helene relief efforts
Several of Comperatore’s family members were in attendance, including his widow, Helen
Crown Point Deputy Fire Chief Ryan Cusack deployed with Indiana Task Force 1 to Florida and North Carolina
A St. Charles fire captain was able to help police by tracking stolen AirPods on his phone
The Texas A&M Forest Service camp gave young women from several counties hands-on lessons related to wildland firefighting
A requirement that all aerial supervisors be government employees and the use of contractors has become a point of contention
Tampa Fire Rescue personnel responded to several emergencies during Hurricane Helene
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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
An exercise in Staten Island showed how drones search for survivors in the aftermath of a coastal storm
Easy-Stack Axial Fans are made from rugged, lightweight polyethylene
The dangers of diesel exhaust inside the fire station
Following widespread flooding caused by Hurricane Helene, restoring communications for first responders and civilians is a high priority
Prince George’s County firefighters are among firefighters from five departments testing the gear in training and on emergency calls
Acquisition of eDispatches expands the reach of emergency data to field responders available through RapidSOS
75% believed AI would be anywhere from “somewhat important” to a “top priority” for public safety agencies in the future