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.
Six takeaways from the USFA, NHTSA best practices to protect fire and EMS providers responding to incidents of civil unrest
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First responders and protesters in Albany County can get tested at the Albany Capital South Campus on Thursday
How to assess and when to transport patients injured by tear gas, pepper spray or rubber bullets
Street Medics Austin has aided several people injured by police projectiles and coordinates to help ambulances access patients
The union condemned those who have “interrupted” peaceful protests and directed violence at firefighters and EMS providers
The White House issued guidance for the next 15 days to mitigate the spread of COVID-19
The firefighters from Miami-Dade County and Reedy Creek Fire and Rescue have been quarantined after a conference attendee tested positive this week
Organizers said they are working with the venue and Indiana officials to schedule new conference dates
Florida Department of Health officials say the 70-year-old Broward County man attended last week’s conference in Tampa
The CDC now recommends organizers cancel or postpone gatherings of 50 or more people for the next eight weeks
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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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