A Burke Rescue volunteer carried whole blood across rugged terrain to help stabilize a climber injured in a high-angle fall during a five-hour rescue in Linville Gorge
Fitchburg Fire Chief Dante Suarez alleges he was placed on administrative leave in retaliation for challenging the city’s elimination of its CodeRED emergency notification system
Sutter County will temporarily close two fire stations on a rotating basis as vacancies and firefighter leave strain staffing, a move the union warns could increase response times
A permanent plaque on Belle Isle honors Detroit Fire Sgt. Sivad Johnson, who died after entering the Detroit River to help rescue three children in 2020
Geauga County officials say hoarding conditions have been found at an estimated 25 fires over five years, creating blocked exits, access problems and contamination risks for first responders
EXCLUSIVES
More than 1,300 firefighters speak up about the quality of training, how training is evaluated and what stands in the way of training more often
🎧 How to build a leadership think tank
Fort Lupton Fire Chief Greg Ward shares how to build a simple leadership network for honest conversation, fresh ideas and real support
9/11 25-YEAR REMEMBRANCE
Former FDNY Commissioner Sal Cassano recounts the sweeping changes in training, command, communications and accountability that followed 9/11
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UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
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Gain practical strategies for strengthening interagency collaboration and creating a more informed emergency response ecosystem
A tactical playbook for firefighters, company officers and chief officers
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From idea to implementation, fire service leaders detail the process of standing up health centers that are redefining firefighter readiness
Demystifying NERIS requirements with practical, hands-on examples
Prepare your department to secure funding for safety equipment that matches today’s operational demands
Lessons from agencies mastering real-time collaboration under pressure
From checklists to command-post placement, leaders must build the foundation for confident command
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
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With Tyler’s Fire & EMS Suite, departments can streamline operations with one connected fire and EMS workflow
Padgenite tiles stop heat effectively and are built to survive hose streams, impacts and decades of punishing use
A new API helps move real-time SCBA data from firefighters into the command platforms ICs already use
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Honor the sacrifices and the legacy left by 9/11 responders by marking the anniversary with community service, education and self-care
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A pension might be padding for a comfortable retirement, but is it all you need?
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The American flag is considered a living symbol under federal law. We must treat it as such.
Here are seven strategies to pay down debt and live within your means
From staying active to finding purpose, these tried-and-true strategies will help you navigate and enjoy life after retirement
Sometimes, despite love and connection and every effort to help, we can’t save someone — but we must keep trying
When free of shift schedules, try these tips to get to sleep faster and achieve quality sleep
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