Anchorage is rewriting its nearly 20-year-old community wildfire protection plan to better assess neighborhood risk
Norfolk Southern is partnering with Youngstown State University to build and operate a training center near East Palestine to prepare firefighters for train derailments
Effingham firefighters are trading time at home for a station potluck and ensuring the community still has coverage over the holiday
A five-alarm fire swept through a Tai Po housing complex, racing along bamboo scaffolding and trapping elderly residents
Byron Township’s second fire station, staffed with six new full-time firefighters, is already cutting response times and easing call volume
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UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
What you need to know about the new consolidated standard and what that means for your department
Skills and insights for tomorrow’s challenges
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
The latest insights and best practices
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
What you need to know now to be ready when the next funding window opens
Discover the benefits of hosting an au pair
How this tech augments the human element of fire safety
Leveraging heritage, in-house manufacturing and firefighter feedback, Rocky builds boots for structural and wildland firefighting operations
OFF DUTY
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
What a week in the Sahara taught one chief officer about leading with purpose and building organizational endurance
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
From gritty dramas to high-octane rescues, these firefighter shows capture the heart, humor and heroism of life in the fire service
Summer is great for a lot of activities, but sometimes the heat can put a damper on your workout ambitions
Even if you can’t travel out of town for a vacation, you can still make the most of your time off; here are some tips to help responders enjoy a staycation right at home
By following actionable steps before, during and after a vacation, firefighters can embrace the therapeutic power of detachment and fortify their resilience
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The training officer explains the physiological response during a mayday incident and why training that’s too difficult can build problematic habits
The Laramie County fire chief tackles recruitment and retention misses, organizational tempo and fostering a culture of critical thinking
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