What every agency must have in place for high-risk events
In 2026, fire departments across the U.S. will face extraordinary operational challenges during high-risk, high-visibility events — from the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding to the Super Bowl and FIFA World Cup. FireRescue1 is launching On the Front Line, a special editorial series exploring how fire service leaders and incident commanders are preparing for and executing unified command, seamless information sharing, and rapid response in dynamic, multi-agency environments.
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The gunman drove a flag-bearing pickup into a Grand Blanc Latter-day Saints church, opened fire and started a blaze
At least eight people were injured after a man attacked a pro-Israeli hostage rally in Boulder, the FBI is investigating as a terrorist act
Public safety personnel were on duty at Lambeau Field to keep fans safe and secure at the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin
Mass gathering coverage plans and preparedness need to include nearby residents, as well as event staff, volunteers and participants
The fire service must heed relevant warnings to prepare for predictable major events and increase department resilience for the truly unpredictable events
Reviewing the safety considerations, interagency planning and preplanning tools to aid firefighters
While this year is certainly not the first Inauguration Day, it is the first one for a candidate who has already experienced two assassination attempts
A deadly vehicle attack in New Orleans underscores the need for EMS to adapt to evolving threats, exploring strategies for prevention, response and building resilience
Authorities call “vehicle as a weapon” attacks a catalyst for reshaping cities, prompting concrete barriers and anti-vehicle obstacles in public and new spaces
A sanitation truck, snow removal equipment or public works vehicle are moveable barriers that can harden mass gatherings from vehicle terror attacks and other threats
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- Trump assassination attempt: 7 patient assessment reminders
- Driver ‘hell-bent on carnage’ kills 14 after slamming into New Year’s Day crowd in New Orleans
- Firefighter killed in Trump assassination attempt remembered at Pa. rally
- Tips for volunteer fire departments planning MCI drills
- Go/no-go: Active shooter/hostile event response
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Battalion Chief Steve Conn and Lt. Bassel Ibrahim detail mayday lessons from real-world events and progressive training
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