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Lake Valley Fire Protection District Fire Engineer Neil Schnaible suffered a heart attack and fell, striking his head
Texas Health Fort Worth’s simulation unit gives EMS and fire crews hands-on emergency training closer to home
The Port Authority says transponders will be installed on vehicles after a LaGuardia collision involving a fire truck and an Air Canada jet
Loveland IAFF Local 3566 says the move would give firefighters a formal role in talks over pay, benefits and working conditions
Crews have thinned forests, conducted burns and planted thousands of seedlings to reduce fire risk after fires killed nearly 20% of the world’s giant sequoias
The proclamation honors firefighters who died in the line of duty and calls for U.S. flags to fly at half-staff on May 3
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On this week’s Better Every Shift, Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell details her new role with FSRI and considers where the USFA should live within the federal government to amplify its work

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Captain Richard Birt shares a bread-and-butter approach to mitigating residential structure fires involving solar panel and energy storage systems
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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
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When personnel can raise concerns without fear of exclusion or reprisal, the organization becomes safer, stronger, and better equipped to serve the public
Voice-operated two-way intrateam networks can improve safety and efficiency across operations
The treatment has evolved to be one of the most effective and evidence-based treatments for trauma
Leadership in public safety is not about rank, charisma or generational labels; it’s rooted in people
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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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