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The Science Alliance team is looking for proposals for both “FRED Talks” and presentations focused on putting science into practice at fire departments
Phase Three of the Firefighter Safety Research Institue’s report prioritizes recommendations aimed at improving state and county wildfire preparedness and response
The Elko County Fire Protection District will use BLM funding to continue fuel treatments in current and new areas
Coweta County Battalion Chief James Bartholomew Cauthen was killed and two others wounded when a resident fired on the trio during an MVC involving a deer
Captain Anthony Harper located the baby in the bottom of a bunk bed and moved to a window to avoid carrying the child through the smoke
The National Weather Service warned of a “particularly dangerous situation” for parts of Los Angeles due to the Santa Ana winds
Factors include growing tax bases that allow for full-time positions and more intense training requirements
The two suspects were wearing PPE and claimed to work for a nonexistent fire department in Oregon, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Recent incidents highlight issues of favoritism and territorialism clouding decisions around mutual-aid response
My legal career is predicated on defending providers who find themselves on the wrong end of the law because of the difficult judgement calls in the heat of a moment. This is not that scenario.
Resignations often signal leadership disputes, safety concerns and unresolved conflicts — issues that often build long before members decide to walk away
Here’s what EMS providers should know about the updated standards, national assessments and opportunities to improve pediatric care together
A USFA report details how an undetected basement fire, a modified support system and a sudden floor collapse led to one of the deadliest incidents in department history
The incident has reignited debate over department directives and personal beliefs
PRODUCT NEWS
Partnership brings CRG’s responder-ready building intelligence into LeoCommand for faster, more coordinated response
Built specifically for the fire service, the new platform serves as a centralized hub for firefighters, officers, and decision-makers seeking trusted information, resources, service and maintenance options and solutions to improve air quality and safety inside the station
Integration brings real-time drone telemetry into LeoCommand, enabling faster coordination and more informed decision-making for public safety agencies
This session will bring together leading public safety and communications experts to examine how FirstNet, the dedicated public safety communications network, was leveraged to support planning, operations, and response during a global-scale sporting event
Expanding fire training procurement
Fire officials said the drones will help assess structure fires before apparatus arrive, improving situational awareness for commanders
The department’s transition to Pierce custom chassis pumpers reflects a commitment to firefighter safety, operational efficiency and apparatus built specifically for urban fire service demands