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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At least 30 people, including two New Orleans Police officers, were transported to five local hospitals for injuries
Grant funding brought together personnel from 26 agencies to hold ASHER training involving a simulated shooting at a polling place in Amesbury
Several of Comperatore’s family members were in attendance, including his widow, Helen
Activists expect bigger crowds and more robust demonstrations through the week
Protests and riots after the death of Michael Brown thrust the city into the national spotlight
The death of a firefighter attendee and the wounding of three others, including former President Trump, is a tragic reminder of gunshot wound assessment and treatment challenges
Chiefs from FDNY, Los Angeles, Atlanta and Charlotte offer lessons from the front lines of past civil unrest
Five people were injured in a Coweta County house fire that claimed six others
Practical takeaways from the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade shooting for initial treatment and safe transportation
Law enforcement relayed that 11 of the victims were children who were transported to Children’s Mercy, a Level 1 pediatric trauma center in the city
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Battalion Chief Steve Conn and Lt. Bassel Ibrahim detail mayday lessons from real-world events and progressive training
Communication on the fireground is made easier and safer with a personal public address system integrated into an incident command center