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LATEST ARTICLES
As fire departments face increasing pressure to demonstrate their value, embracing community risk reduction may be the key to staying relevant
Illustrating the difference between prevention and cure — a familiar concept in the fire service
How to lean into a customer-focused approach to modern fire service delivery
Departments are encouraged to spotlight their CRR efforts and share success stories
Follow along as the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), and first responders from across the country put some robots through the paces to gauge whether the commercially available systems meet responders’ demanding operational need
Our volunteer firefighters aren’t lacking dedication; they are lacking support — and it’s time for state and federal leaders to take action
The Colorado department developed a flexible, town-wide policy to manage risk, protect sensitive information and guide responsible use
Risk identification must go beyond simple yes-or-no questions to consider the various mitigation options
FirstNet
An honest look at what it really means to be aggressive and stay safe on the job
How are you tapping into the pillars — training and certification, formal education, experience and leadership — to drive continuous improvement?