St. Louis crews rescued a firefighter from under three feet of roofing debris, snow and ice during a blaze in an abandoned house with hoarder conditions
Allentown firefighters
Firefighters battling a two-alarm blaze around 3:30 a.m. Thursday kept heavy smoke and flames confined to the rear addition of the Happy Garden restaurant on North Seventh Street, as residents in the apartments above escaped safely
Firefighters battling a two-alarm blaze around 3:30 a.m. Thursday kept heavy smoke and flames confined to the rear addition of the Happy Garden restaurant on North Seventh Street, as residents in the apartments above escaped safely
Four more Harvey firefighters were laid off, leaving the department operating at less than half its former strength
Firearms found in Baltimore FD trainee’s car after police respond to threats made against classmates
Police say a Baltimore City Fire Academy trainee threatened to “stack bodies” before classmates alerted instructors, leading officers to seize multiple firearms from his vehicle
ChatGPT said:Firefighters battling a Longview house fire were blocked by a hostile resident who retreated into the smoke-filled home, prompting a police response and mental health crisis team callout.
EXCLUSIVES
SPECIAL REPORTS
UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
Learn how to maintain a sense of calm so you can help others
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
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Leveraging heritage, in-house manufacturing and firefighter feedback, Rocky builds boots for structural and wildland firefighting operations
How this tech augments the human element of fire safety
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
WATCH NOW
Understand how experience, education and humility combine to shape leaders who crews want to follow
OFF DUTY
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
From smartwatches to hydration, here are four mission-ready picks to help you build strength, regulate stress and stay fit for the job — and for life
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
PRODUCT RESEARCH CATEGORIES
The FireRescue1 Uniforms product category is a collection of information, product listings and resources covering a variety of apparel, footwear, and gloves.
The FireRescue1 Dedicated Public Safety Networks product category is a collection of news, product listings and resources for researching all public safety communication networks, including FirstNet, Frontline, and Connecting Heroes, and includes information on compatible radios, routers, smartphones, mobile computers, laptops and tablets, apps and other related products and programs.
The FireRescue1 Fire Mobile Data product category is a collection of information, product listings and resources for researching Mobile Data products, solutions and systems. It covers mobile computers, software and wireless communication tools.
The FireRescue1 Firefighting Pumps product category is a collection of information, product listings and resources for researching Firefighting Pumps. It covers various pumps including water and portable pumps.
The FireRescue1 Fire Ladders product category features information, product listings and resources for researching Ladders, including aluminum, step, multi-purpose, folding and fiberglass ladders.
The FireRescue1 Fitness, Mental Health & Wellness product category is a collection of information, product listings and resources for firefighter wellness. It covers a variety of products such as supplements, exercise equipment, rehab products and more.
The FireRescue1 Fire Hoses product category is a collection of information, product listings and resources covering all different types of fire hoses, nozzles, and water supply equipment.
The FR1 Off-Duty product category is a collection of information and resources for researching Off-Duty lifestyle products and programs.
The FireRescue1 Software product category features information, product listings and resources for researching incident response software, scheduling software and software subscriptions.
The FireRescue1 Fire Mobile Computers product category is a collection of information, product listings and resources for researching Mobile Computing products, solutions and systems, covering a variety of mobile computers used for managing data in the field and on the move.
FEATURED EDUCATION
The incident in Ohio serves as a reminder for all first responders to both train and coordinate early and often with community partners
Fire Chief (ret.) Craig Daugherty recalled the day he responded to shots fired at the high school where his 15-year-old daughter was in lockdown
Preplanning the contents and building construction, while performing walk-throughs and training, builds confidence in responding to these low-frequency events