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Through stories of resilience and loss, the film calls for agencies to prioritize the mental wellbeing of first responders
In the fire department’s fleet, 63% of the engines, 33% of the trucks and 20% of the tower ladders have been in use longer than their 15-year recommended lifespan
The first-person view of a structure fire in Santiago was recognized in a GoPro awards program
The Bowlero general manager came up with the competition as a way to thank Naperville first responders
Bellingham firefighters highlighted fire service history when placing their new Pierce fire engine in service
Introducing UniversalF3 Green 1% - 3% AR-SFFF from National Foam: Designed for emergency incident response
The whitepaper provides critical insights to help companies and individuals identify and assess threats to improve worker and public safety
Rivian EV trucks staffed with paramedics will respond across the city and will not be based at any individual station
Brownstown Township Fire Department Fire Chief Jeff Drouillard prepares to retire, calling his tenure a “privilege to serve”
Fire Station No. 3 is the longest continually running firehouse in the city
East Fork FPD firefighters dug through hot ash to determine where a dresser was on the second floor to find the ring
Firefighters in Daviess County are looking for a permanent solution to transmit signals from dispatch to pagers
Seminole County firefighters partnered with the University of Florida’s Veterinary Emergency Treatment Center for lifting techniques
Officials, insurers and homeowners navigate the financial costs of protecting homes from wildfires
The fire’s intensity and the building’s stability led Kansas City firefighters to evacuate and battle the blaze outside
Researchers from the Fire Rescue Safety Institute look at the effectiveness of water application on electric vehicles
To promote responder safety during Crash Responder Safety Week, consider these key NHTSA initiatives for community engagement and road safety
Lexington Battalion Chief Shane Poynter said firefighters normally train on metal cargo containers used at the academy
Technical rescue work in Louisville saved a worker trapped 10 to 12 feet below ground at a demolition site
A memorial for Chicago Firefighter Andrew Price highlights his love of surfing
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Fire on the top of the 44-story high-rise sent smoke across the Manhattan skyline
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Officials said the FDNY usually responds to approximately 200 brush fires each year in October alone
The investigation examines claims of misconduct and potential exchange of benefits, such as free training, as Wallingford scrutinizes its ties with New Britain officials
The fire departments will use the grant money to replace older, failing firefighter radios and improve communication between departments
The House passed the Social Security Fairness Act to remove penalties on police and other public servants with separate pensions
Grab these tools that every firefighter, especially new firefighters, should have on hand for self-rescue
Video from the scene in the Kensington neighborhood shows fire through the roof of a former auto body shop
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
NYPD bodycam footage from the Jordan Neely trial underscores the importance of hands-only CPR and AED use when faced with an unresponsive subject
While we don’t know what we will wake up to on Nov. 6, we must focus on professionalism, choosing to help, not acting as accelerant
An Alabama recruit school is under investigation after video emerges of a staged EMS response in a bathroom
Conyers blaze pumps massive plume of toxic smoke still visible for miles
USAR task forces and fire department swiftwater teams conduct rescues in the wake of Hurricane Helene
Fire/rescue crews in Sarasota and Manatee counties were able to make over 800 rescues during the unprecedented rainfall
PRODUCT NEWS
Three desperately needed ladder trucks are among 11 new rigs to be purchased after an audit found firefighters had no reserve apparatus and sometimes relied on pickup trucks
FirstNet Response Operations Group is at the heart of emergency response efforts
Partnership connects clinicians with specialized training and makes treatment options more available to first responders
San Antonio and Dallas now join the Gear Wash family in a landmark acquisition
The Woodland Fire Department struggles with the pandemic’s aftereffects and keeping fire apparatus running
Full power delivery in all-electric mode, better acceleration and top speed over a conventionally powered Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicle