A Wellston firefighter died after being critically injured while battling a Lincoln County wildfire that burned more than 260 acres near Carney
Shanetta Bossell, charged with fatally stabbing Kansas City Firefighter/Paramedic Graham Hoffman in an ambulance, will undergo an evaluation to determine her competency to stand trial
Six recruits were hospitalized with dehydration and illness symptoms; the Montour Falls facility was also the site of the training death of Firefighter Peyton Morse in 2021
Raymond Firefighter Eric Phillips suffered a medical emergency while responding to a call and died at a hospital
Firefighters drove through flames, abandoned burning apparatus and prepared fire shelters as conditions rapidly deteriorated during the Chelan Hills Fire
EXCLUSIVES
9/11 25-YEAR REMEMBRANCE
Narrated by Gary Sinise, the film features firsthand accounts from officers, firefighters and EMS providers who responded on one of the nation’s darkest days
🎧 Don’t wait for tragedy to build resilience
From 9/11 to major disasters across the country, Frank Leto shares what the fire service has learned about peer support, recovery and protecting firefighters for the long haul
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
SPECIAL REPORTS
UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
Avoid common registration delays that could cost you funding opportunities
Practical strategies to support cancer prevention, behavioral health and general wellness with limited resources
The chief’s guide to budget-conscious station design
Learn how departments are simplifying NFPA 1850 recordkeeping while strengthening firefighter safety
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
A practical playbook for protecting soft targets without disrupting public life
From the Super Bowl to the Olympics, veteran chiefs reveal how to build a unified command structure that holds under pressure — before the first siren sounds
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
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
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
From structure fires and wildland incidents to search and rescue and medical delivery, drones can do more than you might expect
As DFR technology evolves, many of the barriers that once limited adoption are becoming far easier to overcome
WATCH NOW
A six-year push for the day of appreciation, inspired by heroism and tragedy, culminated in the designation of Oct. 28 to honor first responders
OFF DUTY
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A pension might be padding for a comfortable retirement, but is it all you need?
Recognize your dad for both his fatherly and fire service achievements by getting him one of these great gift ideas
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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