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BREAKING NEWS
Hamilton Fire Chief David Haverdink died Christmas Day after being struck by a vehicle while working a medical call on M-40
Over 200 FDNY firefighters battled high winds and burning debris to knock down a massive warehouse fire in Brooklyn, which damaged 10 bays before being brought under
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Helmet cam footage captures rescues from the third floor at the rear of a Wyoming apartment building
A battered FDNY Tower Ladder 9 was restored ahead of the 25th anniversary to honor the firefighters who never returned
Baltimore County firefighters rescued several occupants during a fire on the third floor of the Towson apartment building
Collapse during RIT operations highlights the need for improved pre-incident planning and collapse zone awareness at vacant structures
Santee leaders approved plans for an interim fire station as a temporary solution to growing coverage gaps while a permanent station remains unfunded
Public backlash and political pressure led the city’s workers’ comp provider to reverse course and approve care for a Fort Worth firefighter severely injured in a collapse
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The most crucial part is to ensure the rigs you have or are requesting are matched to the threats facing the community
The too-easily offended can become the enemy of correcting genuinely offensive behavior
Left unchecked, harassing behavior will erode fire department morale and contribute to the firefighter suicide problem
Solvable, and often preventable, administrative problems can trip up fire chiefs, even if their intentions are right
Two recent state law votes are a sharp reminder of where key laws influencing firefighting are made
Holding public and private entities responsible for PTSD is a major step toward preventing it
PRODUCT NEWS
75% believed AI would be anywhere from “somewhat important” to a “top priority” for public safety agencies in the future
Kerr was IAFC President before finishing her career as the Fire Chief of Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue
The University of Virginia is hosting a panel discussion on Oct. 3 to dive deep into the modern issues facing those dedicated to serving the community at large
Hims & Hers provides increased access to safe and affordable weight loss treatment at up to a 50% discount to help the heroes in their communities with their health and wellness
Company expansion driven by industry growth
New EXO 8 monitor designed to protect organizations, workers and communities with unprecedented early threat identification
Shaping the future of drone technology with advanced AI for autonomy and swarming
The city of Oakland, California has modernized its emergency response with PremierOne computer-aided dispatch (CAD) software
The effort is aimed at reducing false alarms and eliminating waste
New technology inside Waterloo firehouses will reduce sleep disruption and improve response times