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The film will recount how James O. Page’s leadership brought paramedics to national attention and shaped the evolution of emergency services
The effort aims to educate the public and rally support for legislation protecting the independent code development process
Coeur d’Alene Engineer Dave Tysdal, the sole survivor of the ambush on Canfield Mountain, remains in the ICU but is off a ventilator and able to speak
A $7.6M grant helps Syracuse reopen Fire Station 12 and increase firefighter staffing
To boost roadside safety, the San Marcos Fire Department has added a blocker truck to its fleet, an old ladder truck retrofitted with bright lights and signage
Seven people remain missing after a fireworks warehouse explosion near Esparto triggered a massive blaze that spread across 80 acres
A former Contra Costa deputy convicted in a 2018 on-duty fatal shooting, may have his record cleared after serving time as part of the San Quentin Fire Department
Botetourt County will pay volunteer firefighters $5 to $20 per call, with additional bonuses to support and grow its volunteer force
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Fire Chief Reggie Johnson and Communications Shift Supervisor David Bradshaw address the mayday call, fill-in response, and heroic acts amid loss of life
Train your communities to identify, call out and respond to active threats
The landmark federal report marked a turning point for the U.S. fire service in 1973. Five decades later, many of its recommendations remain relevant – and unmet
Urgency drives Congress to act before program expires
A national survey reveals EMS economic and operations redesigns that would have been considered heresy just years ago
We MUST check the status of smoke alarms at vacation properties, sleepovers, hotels … anywhere and everywhere our kids stay
PRODUCT NEWS
The Amarillo Fire Department will be purchasing six new fire engines and two ladder trucks as part of a long-term replacement plan
Funding for Lowell and Tewksbury fire departments of over $70K helped improve firefighter safety and fireground operations
Follow these tips for preparing for the 2025 AFG application period
The Drone as a First Responder Program in Bernalillo County will be utilized to safely assess emergency scenes and transmit critical information
Lexipol, the leading provider of solutions that enhance performance excellence in public safety, will be marking the third annual First Responder Wellness Week March 24-28, 2025
Foster and three others established Spartan Motors and built their first chassis in 1975
Leaving long-lasting legacy in the fire industry
Grant funding helped several fire departments replace old, outdated and missing gear for volunteer fire departments
Taylor Fire Rescue’s quick attack squad was purchased through donations and state funds