Emergency Services Sales and Use Tax grants will help departments upgrade equipment, improve training and modernize dispatch and wildfire detection tools across Boulder County
Dubuque will nearly double transport charges and begin billing for vehicle crashes, fires and special rescues, moves expected to generate $1.2M a year
Danbury firefighters used thermal-imaging cameras in a coordinated line search to locate an injured driver thrown roughly 700 feet from a heavily damaged car
The city will honor the Worcester 6, who died in the 1999 Cold Storage blaze, with additional ceremonies planned for Firefighters Jon Davies Sr. and Christopher Roy
St. Louis firefighters returned with heavy machinery to search the rubble for a homeless person reported missing by others who escaped the fire
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How AI and deployable communications are changing the field
Preventing disruptive emergency communication outages
Gain reliable and explainable results safely using Raman, FTIR, and SERS
Chiefs John Oates and Dena Ali break down the latest survey findings related to fire department leadership at all levels
Effective responses to the latest chemical threats
Leveraging emerging technology to enhance firefighter safety
Safety Stand Down 2024 goes back to basic training
The latest methods and the strategic value of implementing Gas Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) devices
Addressing the hidden dangers of cardiovascular disease
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What you need to know now to be ready when the next funding window opens
What fire service leaders need to know about the consolidated turnout gear and SCBA requirements
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Leveraging heritage, in-house manufacturing and firefighter feedback, Rocky builds boots for structural and wildland firefighting operations
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Brian McCaffrey himself can remind your crew that “you go, we go”
Insightful reads that pass on the FDNY Bravest experience to the next generation of firefighters
Firearms instructor Todd Fletcher went from a competitive power lifter to a retiree managing pre-diabetes and high blood pressure, showing the impact of shift work on wellness
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The incident has reignited debate over department directives and personal beliefs
Score discounted duty gear, workout tools and everyday essentials July 8-11 with our curated list of budget-friendly buys
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July 4 is a time to reflect upon what makes this country extraordinary — and commit to protecting our freedoms
The series offers a window into the experiences of first responders through the use of real stories from real law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMTs
Help create a welcoming space by using the time gathered together to empower, uplift and inspire your colleagues, instead of belittling and bad-mouthing
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