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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Fire Maintenance Mechanic Jonathan Beale, who is also a professional beekeeper, coaxed approximately 16,000 bees away from the balloons
The order comes shortly after the department head announced the cancellation of firefighters’ vacations until further notice
The potential for a confusing operational picture existed during the opening minutes of the response to the latest school shooting tragedy in Santa Clarita, California
The Fire Protection Research Foundation received nearly $200K to conduct a two-year study into the impact of active shooters and hostile events on first responders
Chief Greg Cassell underscores the importance of interagency relationships in planning and staging for mass gatherings
A woman who witnessed the incident said there was approximately eight to 10 people gathered on each deck when the collapse occurred
Chief Norris Croom highlights the need to plan and train for when to stage, when to enter the hot zone and when to retreat
Will you be prepared if tens of thousands ‘storm’ your community?
Branchville Hose Company No. 1 Chief Jonathan Frato said they had just finished dinner when “everything pancaked” and the decks collapsed, injuring over 20 people
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- Police, FFs, emergency vehicles attacked at large party in Colorado
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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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