Rescuers continue searching collapsed buildings as thousands remain displaced and officials shift from rescue operations to long-term recovery efforts
Richmond city leaders continue searching for funding for better firehouses and to transition from basic life support to advanced life support EMS
New laws are broadening access to PTSD care, including treatment funding, medical cannabis protections and research into psychedelic-assisted therapy
Wooster Township firefighters made several attempts to reach three people trapped inside a burning Econo Lodge
Bench 988 gives first responders a place to talk with retired firefighters who understand the trauma of the job
EXCLUSIVES
🎧 Cold storage close call:
‘From light smoke to volcanic eruption’
‘From light smoke to volcanic eruption’
Listen as Andrew Klein details the terrifying fire that changed his life, plus how he’s managing his mental health, on this week’s episode of the Better Every Shift podcast.
SPECIAL REPORTS
UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
Webinar: Turnout gear accountability: Track, inspect and document every set from issue to retirement
Learn how departments are simplifying NFPA 1850 recordkeeping while strengthening firefighter safety
Gain practical strategies for strengthening interagency collaboration and creating a more informed emergency response ecosystem
A tactical playbook for firefighters, company officers and chief officers
A practical playbook for protecting soft targets without disrupting public life
From the Super Bowl to the Olympics, veteran chiefs reveal how to build a unified command structure that holds under pressure — before the first siren sounds
From idea to implementation, fire service leaders detail the process of standing up health centers that are redefining firefighter readiness
Demystifying NERIS requirements with practical, hands-on examples
Prepare your department to secure funding for safety equipment that matches today’s operational demands
Lessons from agencies mastering real-time collaboration under pressure
From checklists to command-post placement, leaders must build the foundation for confident command
Turn fragmented systems into seamless collaboration during critical incidents
Battalion Chief Steve Conn and Lt. Bassel Ibrahim detail mayday lessons from real-world events and progressive training
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Practical advice for preparing a strong application
Survey data reveals why resilient communications are becoming essential to response effectiveness, personnel safety and patient care
Practical advice for preparing a strong application
Building a successful mentoring relationship requires effort, accountability and engagement from the firefighter being mentored
WATCH NOW
As homelessness and squatting rise, firefighters must assume vacant structures are occupied until proven otherwise
OFF DUTY
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From staying active to finding purpose, these tried-and-true strategies will help you navigate and enjoy life after retirement
Sometimes, despite love and connection and every effort to help, we can’t save someone — but we must keep trying
When free of shift schedules, try these tips to get to sleep faster and achieve quality sleep
Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to enhance your existing routine, these free tools can help you stay fit and ready for the demands of your job
Chronic inflammation is driven by sleep disruption, poor nutrition, limited exercise and unresolved trauma
Scrolling can’t save you — but a conversation might
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