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Albuquerque Paramedic Driver Gregory Varela and Paramedic Lieutenant Katrina Torres were first on scene of a house known to be used by squatters
House Bill 4936 would amend state law to reduce the minimum age from 21 and expand eligibility for older first-time applicants
Veteran Camden Firefighter Howard Bennett was working on a fire boat at Wiggins Park Marina when he became trapped under icy water
Nominations for the Fire Chief of the Year Award and Ben Franklin Award of Valor can be submitted through April 6
A veteran Camden firefighter was pronounced dead after he fell through the ice at Wiggins Park Marina on the Camden Waterfront and was submerged for several minute
The Loveland Fire Rescue Authority fire chief says the agency’s board has not explained why he was placed on administrative leave
A former Baltimore County paramedic is facing criminal charges after investigators say he contaminated colleagues’ food and fire department property, prompting a months-long investigation and his arrest without bond
Since adding a fourth ambulance in September, the Anderson Fire Department has reduced response times, balanced workloads and improved coverage as EMS calls continue to dominate run volume
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COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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Moore and Rob Lawrence break down employer mandates and exemptions for mask wearing and vaccination
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4 reasons the ketamine-focused case should serve as a wakeup call to first responders
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PRODUCT NEWS
FLIR will be showcasing K-Series cameras with enhanced image quality at FDIC International in Indianapolis
March 28-30, 2025 in Rockland, Massachusetts
Firefighters risk their lives every day—MagneGrip ensures the air they breathe isn’t one of those risks, delivering Complete Clean Air through industry-leading exhaust removal and air purification systems
With top-notch hose and cable reels for firefighting vehicles
EMS providers and industry stakeholders can now improve data management, streamline workflows and reduce the risk of double documentation through data interoperability
“We are excited by what’s to come for each of these companies as well as the value we believe a spin-off will create for our employees, customers, and shareholders,” says Ola Rollén, Chairman of the Board for Hexagon
The Bringing Safety Home award recognizes fire service members and advocates in North America who use HFSC and NFPA resources to educate decision-makers on home fire sprinklers
AeroFit’s new fit testing device provides silent operation, interactive guidance, automated verification and smart respirator pairing
State Farm and the NVFC are donating refurbished laptops to 100 fire departments to boost efficiency, with applications open until March 31
Leading data intelligence platform expands public safety business and commercial use cases to help organizations unlock, own, and activate their data