Fort Worth Fire Department’s Tactical Rescue Team brought the man down from a crane at the JPS construction site after a medical emergency left him unable to climb down
More than half of the Danielson Fire Department stepped down after borough officials opened the fire chief search to outside candidates
Salisbury officials say Wicomico County’s proposed budget underfunds city fire and ambulance responses outside city limits, worsening a financial crisis
Five alarms were struck as strong winds pushed flames across several homes in Lowell sending two firefighters to the hospital
Lake Valley Fire Engineer Neil Schnaible died after suffering an on-duty medical emergency, but his decision to be an organ donor is expected to help save lives across the country
EXCLUSIVES
“We have to rethink our approach to mental health”
On this week’s Better Every Shift, Dena Ali explains why firefighter wellness is established long before a bad call — through culture, communication and sleep habits.
SPECIAL REPORTS
UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
You face enough challenges in your career — this webinar will help you simplify your finances and secure your future with confidence
Grant experts break down the latest opportunities, strategies, and insider tips to help your agency secure critical funding
Learn how NERIS is providing first responders with more accurate and actionable post-incident information
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
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Voice-operated two-way intrateam networks can improve safety and efficiency across operations
Cumbersome and costly testing methods have long challenged first responders – this product changes that
The treatment has evolved to be one of the most effective and evidence-based treatments for trauma
Like a championship team, success in the fire service requires clarity, consistency and commitment
WATCH NOW
Dr. Rich Gasaway encourages all firefighters to study near-miss reports, not to judge those involved but to learn from them
OFF DUTY
First responders know holiday-related injuries are rampant this time of year; share this downloadable safety graphic and PDF with your community to help prevent as many as possible
A look at discounted tech, gear and personal essentials that align with patrol and off-duty needs
The tendency to compare ourselves to others also wastes time and energy focusing on things we can’t control
The unpredictability of the job can make celebrating the holidays a logistical nightmare; here are some unique ways to stay connected
There is more than one way to make an impact on your friends’ and neighbors’ wellbeing
With a few mindful swaps, you can enjoy the flavors of the season without the guilt – or the post-feast food coma
Grab these firefighter-approved turkey fryers and related equipment
Stock up at 5.11 Tactical, grab a free meal at Chili’s, and enjoy more deals honoring U.S. military and first responders
Stack the deck in your favor now, before the health battles become unwinnable
Long shifts, stress and sleep loss undermine firefighter readiness and safety, but new data-driven approaches offer hope
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FEATURED EDUCATION
Show off your expertise at assessing and completing a car-on-car extrication
Cooperative exchange had sought to give city firefighters experience as medics, county medics would learn how to assist at fires
Firefighters, police officers, EMS workers were exposed to variety of bee-related accident mock-ups