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Reading Fire Department Medal Day honors firefighters and EMTs for lifesaving actions| News, Training, Products for Firefighters, Fire Service Professionals
The NFFF and FDNY will add the firefighters’ names to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial, with Gov. Kathy Hochul, Mayor Eric Adams and FDNY leaders attending| News, Training, Products for Firefighters, Fire Service Professionals
Five graduates say the department reclassified them as EMS trainees just before contracts expired, then issued termination letters| News, Training, Products for Firefighters, Fire Service Professionals
Six Glen Rock and four Hawthorne firefighters were exposed to hydrochloric acid and other pool-cleaning chemicals while extricating a driver| News, Training, Products for Firefighters, Fire Service Professionals
Understanding the impact of AI sycophancy| News, Training, Products for Firefighters, Fire Service Professionals
Actions every chief can take to stay current with modern-era executive-level responsibilities| News, Training, Products for Firefighters, Fire Service Professionals
This conversation explores how to lead with integrity, courage, and humility in today’s world| News, Training, Products for Firefighters, Fire Service Professionals
Discover how fire agencies can boost reliability, security and performance with 5G in-vehicle networks. Download the free white paper today.| News, Training, Products for Firefighters, Fire Service Professionals
The Lehi (Utah) fire chief was recently named the IAFC’s Career Fire Chief of the Year| News, Training, Products for Firefighters, Fire Service Professionals
Survey results reveal why many fireground tools struggle to gain traction — and what it takes for technology to become part of standard operations| News, Training, Products for Firefighters, Fire Service Professionals
Fatalities that occur during agility tests and academy drills underscore the need for tougher medical screening, heat-stress limits and on-site EMS| News, Training, Products for Firefighters, Fire Service Professionals
Line officers stepping into administrative roles face a culture shock — and a steep learning curve — that rarely gets addressed| News, Training, Products for Firefighters, Fire Service Professionals
UL’s FSRI Fire Safety Academy shares free online training course on energy story systems| News, Training, Products for Firefighters, Fire Service Professionals
The course offers insights into how hazards develop during lithium-ion battery incidents, plus strategies firefighters can use to mitigate the risks| FireRescue1
Personal reflections on diagnosis, support systems, treatment, recovery and the path ahead| FireRescue1 Product Guide
What happens when the “always false” alarm turns out to be the real thing? Will you be prepared?| FireRescue1 Product Guide
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Better Every Shift’s resident scientist shares how the upcoming Science to the Station event helps firefighters connect with peers and experts| FireRescue1 Product Guide
Training proved critical when a Castle Rock firefighter fell through the floor at a house fire| FireRescue1 Product Guide
From checklists to command-post placement, leaders must build the foundation for confident command| FireRescue1
More than 50 Fall River firefighters, including 30 who were off-duty, responded as residents were trapped inside Gabriel House| FireRescue1
Funding for the WTC Health Program is secured through 2027, but a federal resolution passed in December 2024 left its long-term financial future uncertain| FireRescue1
Democrats blocked a GOP short-term bill, demanding reversal of Medicaid cuts and an extension of ACA premium tax credits, while Republicans rejected the trillion-dollar price tag| FireRescue1
Radio traffic captures the chaos as crews fighting the Grand Blanc Township Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints blaze were pulled out when the roof gave way| FireRescue1
Flames engulfed a Franklin Township home just before midnight, claiming the lives of five people| FireRescue1
Police believe a Wood Lake firefighter was driving under the influence of alcohol when the fire engine overturned after leaving school homecoming festivities| FireRescue1
The FSRI’s research program manager details the changes ahead and what fire service leaders can do right now to prepare| FireRescue1
Fire-focused federal programs face closures, furloughs and funding gaps as essential disaster response continues| News, Training, Products for Firefighters, Fire Service Professionals
It’s essential to establish clear rules, expectations and training for all command functions| FireRescue1
Discover how law enforcement, fire, EMS, and emergency management can close communication gaps and improve crisis response. Join former Chief of Police Chris Carden in this free webinar to explore unified command principles, secure communication best practices, and real-world strategies to enhance multi-agency collaboration for both daily operations and large-scale events.| News, Training, Products for Firefighters, Fire Service Professionals
On National Punctuation Day, test your knowledge of punctuation| News, Training, Products for Firefighters, Fire Service Professionals
Discover how firefighters can improve sleep and fight fatigue with simple changes like air filters, blackout curtains and humidity control| News, Training, Products for Firefighters, Fire Service Professionals
Highlighting the best moments of the show, from memorable “hallway run-ins” to attention-getting exhibits and non-stop special events| FireRescue1
Chief Goldfeder offers several simple tips| FireRescue1
With NFPA 1970 in effect, firefighters can expect new particulate-blocking and performance requirements in protective hoods| FireRescue1 Product Guide
Officers must take personal responsibility for member readiness and plan single-company and multi-company drills to hone their own command skills| FireRescue1 Product Guide
The national database aims to close the gap in firefighter cancer research| FireRescue1 Product Guide
The fire service doesn’t need more slackers, troublemakers or tyrants; it needs more doers, listeners and leaders| FireRescue1
The crew’s wealth of experience and dedication set a high bar in an environment where all-women crews were often scrutinized| FireRescue1
Your actions speak volumes, and by embodying good gym etiquette, you inspire others to follow suit| FireRescue1
Commit to making small changes for a positive impact on your health and wellbeing| FireRescue1
By combining both motivation and discipline, you’ll be able to sustain your fitness habits in the long run| FireRescue1
Climbing to honor FDNY Chief Ray Downey and the 343| FireRescue1
Breaking down key factors involved in getting into a fire academy, the differences among the types of academies, and how you can set yourself up for success| FireRescue1
Have these test-taking basics down pat to give yourself the best chance at a high score and a job offer| FireRescue1
From the classroom to the training ground, Marc Bashoor offers a 30,000-foot look at what to expect if you want to become a firefighter| FireRescue1
Chief Marc S. Bashoor is a member of the FireRescue1 Editorial Advisory Board, serving as a senior advisor. With 40 years in emergency services, Chief Bashoor previously served as public safety director in Highlands County, Florida; as chief of the Prince George’s County (Maryland) Fire/EMS…| FireRescue1
Five recommendations to address the evolving needs of our newest workforce| FireRescue1
From the Ape Hanger to the Electroshock Therapy, the obstacles test teamwork, physical fitness and mental endurance| FireRescue1
Greene County officials shut down the Ruckersville Volunteer Fire Company amid an ongoing investigation into undisclosed claims| FireRescue1
The agency is reportedly evaluating programs and spending to ensure alignment with Administration priorities| FireRescue1
Goldfeder, Bashoor, Moore-Merrell, Leeb and other U.S. fire service leaders urge reaching out to elected officials about the importance of National Fire Academy programs| FireRescue1
Let us not forget that beyond its academic contributions, the National Fire Academy also houses the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial| FireRescue1
Bill Carey is the associate editor for FireRescue1.com and EMS1.com. A former Maryland volunteer firefighter, sergeant, and lieutenant, Bill has written for several fire service publications and platforms. His work on firefighter behavioral health garnered a 2014 Neal Award nomination. His ongoing…| FireRescue1
The other vehicle crossed the centerline and struck the Timber Mesa ambulance head-on near Show Low| FireRescue1
Toledo Fire & Rescue put all firehouses on precautionary lockdown amid backlash to a firefighter’s post about the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk| FireRescue1
The state is backing research into firefighting and cancer, citing 9/11-scale exposure concerns and developing stronger protections for crews battling wildfires near cities| FireRescue1
More than 60 departments across seven states share $135K and Kearney-area agencies receive $30,500 for gear| FireRescue1
Battalion Chief Steve Conn and Lt. Bassel Ibrahim detail mayday lessons from real-world events and progressive training| News, Training, Products for Firefighters, Fire Service Professionals
This informative webinar will provide key information on how two public safety agencies (one police and one fire) funded comprehensive smartphone programs that provided issued devices to all personnel.| News, Training, Products for Firefighters, Fire Service Professionals
Honor the sacrifices and the legacy left by 9/11 responders by marking the anniversary with community service, education and self-care| FireRescue1
How new federal tax rules could affect your paycheck, deductions and long-term savings| News, Training, Products for Firefighters, Fire Service Professionals
Calculate your net worth, evaluate your cash flow, and develop your strategies and tactics to take action| News, Training, Products for Firefighters, Fire Service Professionals
Sarah Roebuck is the news editor for Police1, Corrections1, FireRescue1 and EMS1, leading daily news coverage. With nearly a decade of digital journalism experience, she has been recognized for her expertise in digital media, including being sourced in Broadcast News in the Digital Age. A graduate…| FireRescue1
There is really no substitute for face-to-face interaction and connections made during NFA programs, events and social outings| FireRescue1
Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, Chief Josh Waldo and Chief Marc Bashoor offer potential solutions that would accommodate both training and program reviews| FireRescue1
Representatives debate FEMA’s role and its impact on communities hit by disaster| FireRescue1
Mayor Frank Davis described the NFA as a backbone of the community, noting that a prolonged shutdown “could have a devastating effect for our little town”| FireRescue1
Michael Kirby has worked since 2008 for a credentialed news bureau on Capitol Hill that provides digital video and information services to news organizations across the web. Kirby graduated from the University at Buffalo in 2007 with a BA in philosophy, minoring in history. He is interested in many…| FireRescue1
Former fire administrators warn that suspending in-person NFA firefighter training weakens disaster preparedness and emergency response| FireRescue1
Discover key updates in the new NFPA 1850 consolidated standard and learn how the unified rules affect firefighter PPE and SCBA selection, cleaning, service life and inspections| FireRescue1 Product Guide
The benefits are clear, but where to start? Learn how to find, fund and implement a therapy dog program, and download a fillable caretaking schedule| FireRescue1
Achieve peak performance through foam-rolling, active warm-ups, deadlifts, functional dumbbell exercises, and high-intensity interval training| FireRescue1
Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to enhance your existing routine, these free tools can help you stay fit and ready for the demands of your job| FireRescue1
Do you want to be a firefighter? This video series explains what you can expect from a career in the fire service as you navigate the path and complete the critical steps along the way. Firefighters can learn everything prospective and new firefighters need to know about joining the fire service.…| FireRescue1
A pension might be padding for a comfortable retirement, but is it all you need?| FireRescue1
An early-morning blaze leveled the 19th-century landmark in Gilford and scorched two acres of woodland| FireRescue1
With volunteer firefighter numbers declining as emergency calls rise, the Ohio Fire Academy has unveiled a new online portal to connect residents with local departments| FireRescue1
Miramar College's two-year program arms veterans and working first responders with advanced emergency management skills to move up the ranks| FireRescue1
As we mark 20 years since Hurricane Katrina, Chief Marc Bashoor reflects on recent shakeups at the agency and its ultimate responsibility| FireRescue1
Two decades after the devastating hurricane, FEMA’s role is under fire — and the lessons still feel unlearned| FireRescue1
Harford Assistant Chief Edward Chideser fractured his leg while battling a brush fire in March| FireRescue1
Sacramento Captain Joe Hunter received state and city commendations for championing a new law that protects domestic violence victims in memory of his sister| FireRescue1
The Colorado Fire Commission is currently studying ways to better fund the state’s 340 fire departments| FireRescue1
Elizabeth Hillman reportedly told the foundation's trustees, "Our executive compensation lags well behind that of peer institutions"| FireRescue1
With no radios or resources, firefighters improvised networks and used personal boats to save thousands| FireRescue1
Over 100 firefighters from 25 departments battled a large blaze at Daybreak Foods’ Clearfield facility| FireRescue1
Outgoing IAFC President Josh Waldo honored seven individuals for their outstanding service to the fire and EMS community| FireRescue1
