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Helmet cam footage captures rescues from the third floor at the rear of a Wyoming apartment building
A battered FDNY Tower Ladder 9 was restored ahead of the 25th anniversary to honor the firefighters who never returned
Baltimore County firefighters rescued several occupants during a fire on the third floor of the Towson apartment building
Collapse during RIT operations highlights the need for improved pre-incident planning and collapse zone awareness at vacant structures
EXCLUSIVES
Better Every Shift asks:
Are you documenting everything? Here’s why you should.
Are you documenting everything? Here’s why you should.
Tracking exposures, traumatic calls, hazmat incidents and unique situations creates a personal record that protects you long after the call ends.
SPECIAL REPORTS
UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
Captain Richard Birt shares a bread-and-butter approach to mitigating residential structure fires involving solar panel and energy storage systems
The latest research promoting firefighter safety
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
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
As home fire risks grow more complex, departments are working with developers to show how sprinklers enhance safety and reduce long-term costs
Fashion & Accessories
Why reliability matters for firefighters, EMTs, paramedics and station personnel
From drones and AI to virtual reality, emerging innovations promise to reshape operations, enhance safety and strengthen decision-making across the fire service
Red flags are rarely subtle in hindsight
WATCH NOW
For companies to thrive, their officers must prioritize member conduct, training discipline and career development
OFF DUTY
On National Punctuation Day, test your knowledge of punctuation
Discover how firefighters can improve sleep and fight fatigue with simple changes like air filters, blackout curtains and humidity control
Ruby has been assigned to Minneapolis Fire Station 7 for three months when she finally responds to her first house fire
How new federal tax rules could affect your paycheck, deductions and long-term savings
Calculate your net worth, evaluate your cash flow, and develop your strategies and tactics to take action
From paddleboarding and kayaking to fishing in remote areas, discover the gear, training and self-defense strategies outdoor enthusiasts need to stay safe on the water
Insulated, smart, and high-capacity bottles designed to help first responders beat dehydration on shift and beyond
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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