How to deal with a 'beggars can't be choosers' mentality at the department
It's hard to make change when everyone at the department has the same last name| FireRescue1
Laura Russell’s first hurricane activation as a paramedic turned into a fight for survival as levees broke and chaos spread| News, Training, Products for Firefighters, Fire Service Professionals
As you develop healthy habits that provide you with time to decompress, you will have more energy at work and at home| News, Training, Products for Firefighters, Fire Service Professionals
Solving a complex problem with practical technologies| News, Training, Products for Firefighters, Fire Service Professionals
FEMA Preparedness Grants details have been announced - download the eBook now to get in on the 2025 grants cycle| News, Training, Products for Firefighters, Fire Service Professionals
As we mark 20 years since Hurricane Katrina, Chief Marc Bashoor reflects on recent shakeups at the agency and its ultimate responsibility| News, Training, Products for Firefighters, Fire Service Professionals
Two decades after the devastating hurricane, FEMA’s role is under fire — and the lessons still feel unlearned| News, Training, Products for Firefighters, Fire Service Professionals
Learn how fire service leaders can improve morale by recognizing firefighter achievements through a structured awards and commendation program.| News, Training, Products for Firefighters, Fire Service Professionals
Like a championship team, success in the fire service requires clarity, consistency and commitment| News, Training, Products for Firefighters, Fire Service Professionals
It's hard to make change when everyone at the department has the same last name| FireRescue1
Harford Assistant Chief Edward Chideser fractured his leg while battling a brush fire in March| Fire Chief
A 2024 study urged Shakopee to hire 25 full-time firefighters, captains and chiefs and open a second station, but city leaders have yet to act| Fire Chief
Breaking down the role of division officers in reducing command overload and supporting tactical execution on complex incidents| Fire Chief
When a runner collapsed during Flint’s Crim Festival of Races, three spectators with medical training jumped into action performing CPR, using a defibrillator and helping paramedics| Fire Chief
Sacramento Captain Joe Hunter received state and city commendations for championing a new law that protects domestic violence victims in memory of his sister| Fire Chief
The Colorado Fire Commission is currently studying ways to better fund the state’s 340 fire departments| Fire Chief
The man reportedly received a U-Visa certification in 2017 after helping federal investigators solve a crime| Fire Chief
Elizabeth Hillman reportedly told the foundation's trustees, "Our executive compensation lags well behind that of peer institutions"| Fire Chief
With new fire trucks approaching $1 million and volunteer ranks thinning, departments are leaning on online raffles and summer events for as much as 90 % of their budgets| Fire Chief
Dalton Pischke, Emily Kelzer and Zac Gehling joined Grand Meadow’s fire and EMS crews, hoping to inspire more young volunteers| Fire Chief
With no radios or resources, firefighters improvised networks and used personal boats to save thousands| Fire Chief
Over 100 firefighters from 25 departments battled a large blaze at Daybreak Foods’ Clearfield facility| Fire Chief
A game camera owner warned Scarborough firefighters about traps at the site, where holes and other deterrents had been set up to protect belongings| Fire Chief
The CAPE toolkit provides videos and training materials to help firefighters implement cancer prevention best practices| Fire Chief
Dr. Nicole Sawyer urges fire service leaders to confront the roots of chronic stress and model accountability for their crews| Fire Chief
Outgoing IAFC President Josh Waldo honored seven individuals for their outstanding service to the fire and EMS community| FireRescue1
Five factors explain why our current crop of firefighters and firefighter-EMTs never make the move to paramedic| FireRescue1
Reviewing how to initiate VEIS and step-by-step procedures for conducting this essential operation| FireRescue1
Rob Lawrence has been a leader in civilian and military EMS for over a quarter of a century. He is currently the director of strategic implementation for PRO EMS and its educational arm, Prodigy EMS, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and part-time executive director of the California Ambulance…| FireRescue1
Dr. Matthew Walker's book puts the power of sleep into perspective for all first responders who struggle to sleep| FireRescue1
How one department added a shift to improve its members’ work-life balance| FireRescue1
Sara Jahnke, PhD, is the director and a senior scientist with the Center for Fire, Rescue & EMS Health Research at the National Development & Research Institutes - USA. With over a decade of research experience on firefighter health, Dr. Jahnke has been the principal investigator on 10 national…| FireRescue1
Better Every Shift’s resident scientist shares how the upcoming Science to the Station event helps firefighters connect with peers and experts| News, Training, Products for Firefighters, Fire Service Professionals
From paddleboarding and kayaking to fishing in remote areas, discover the gear, training and self-defense strategies outdoor enthusiasts need to stay safe on the water| News, Training, Products for Firefighters, Fire Service Professionals
Insulated, smart, and high-capacity bottles designed to help first responders beat dehydration on shift and beyond| News, Training, Products for Firefighters, Fire Service Professionals
FSRI’s new lithium-ion battery safety campaign includes key resources to help firefighters respond to li-ion battery fires| FireRescue1
Get the insights, expert advice and tools to help your agency score big on grants| Fire Chief
The North Babylon Volunteer Fire Company will revise policies for handling minors and require sensitivity training after Chief Peter Alt was filmed cursing at a youth during a call| Fire Chief
The Anne Arundel County fire chief underscores the power of teamwork, accountability and raising up the next generation of leaders| Fire Chief
UL’s FSRI Fire Safety Academy shares free online training course on energy story systems| FireRescue1
The Rapid City crewmembers were recognized for extricating a crash victim inside an apartment building without SCBA amid a high-risk gas leak| Fire Chief
How quickly can you identify the people, exhibits and places at FRI| Fire Chief
Fire Chiefs Jeremy Craft and Daniel Krushinski were honored for their exemplary representations of leadership| Fire Chief
Essex chief told selectmen the all-volunteer model is no longer sustainable and outlined a plan to add limited full-time staff, expand daytime coverage and and modernize the fleet| Fire Chief
Police say the firefighter was charged with assault, harassment and weapons possession and released without bail| FireRescue1
Best practices for building your next apparatus – or fleet| FireRescue1
Line officers stepping into administrative roles face a culture shock — and a steep learning curve — that rarely gets addressed| Fire Chief
Every chief needs to learn when to stay at 30,000 feet and when to get into the weeds| Fire Chief
Welfare check calls may seem routine, but they can escalate fast — learn the critical questions to ask dispatch and the red flags to watch for before knocking| FireRescue1
Highlighting the best moments of the show, from memorable “hallway run-ins” to attention-getting exhibits and non-stop special events| FireRescue1
Haverhill city councilors unanimously approved increasing the civil service age cap to expand the hiring pool and address staffing shortages| FireRescue1
Sarah is based in North Carolina, where she lives with her son and several rambunctious reptiles. Before taking on her current role with Lexipol, she was the staff writer for the tech website DZone and served as an assistant editor with the rural lifestyle publication GRIT Magazine. Get in touch…| FireRescue1
Shift your mindset and identity to achieve and maintain your objectives| FireRescue1
Greg Friese, MS, NRP, is the Lexipol Editorial Director, leading the efforts of the editorial team on Police1, FireRescue1, Corrections1, EMS1 and Gov1. Greg served as the EMS1 editor-in-chief for five years. He has a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a master's degree…| FireRescue1
The FireRescue1 community asked several great questions during our recent live podcast focused on firefighter therapy| FireRescue1
After decades of work in the firefighter counseling space, Leto shares what he’s learned about resilience, relationships and the healing power of doing good| FireRescue1
Empower and optimize your department’s team by selecting quality members, providing thorough training and future planning to avoid burnout| FireRescue1
Find your inner-chef with these recipes written, compiled and taste-tested by fellow first responders| FireRescue1
We also know walking provides tremendous benefits for physical health, but does our step count really matter?| FireRescue1
David Baker is senior manager of content marketing at Lexipol. Besides writing and editing content for the Cordico and Lexipol blogs, he is an avid road racer and trail runner. David completed six marathons and seven half marathons in 2022, including the Boston Marathon and New York City Marathon.…| FireRescue1
More than 1,600 firefighters weigh in on the perennial debate about whether aggressive tactics and safety culture are mutually exclusive| News, Training, Products for Firefighters, Fire Service Professionals
Brian McCaffrey himself can remind your crew that “you go, we go”| FireRescue1
With support from the Minneapolis Fire Foundation, five stations have installed saunas aimed at flushing out toxins after fires| FireRescue1
A construction worker jumped from an upper floor to escape the fire at the North Las Vegas construction site| FireRescue1
Occupants in stacked vehicles is a challenge for extrication and stabilization; here's how to do it safely| FireRescue1
Insightful reads that pass on the FDNY Bravest experience to the next generation of firefighters| News, Training, Products for Firefighters, Fire Service Professionals
From overworked volunteers to red tape-heavy agencies, fire department leaders face distinct hurdles in adopting AI| Fire Chief
A solid Standard of Cover is the blueprint for effective, consistent fireground operations| Fire Chief
Christion Schoenfeld, a third-year firefighter, served in Mendocino and Amador-El Dorado units and was remembered for his dedication and drive| FireRescue1
Decades of fire service feedback power the evolution of MSA’s G1 platform into a field-tested, firefighter-approved SCBA ready for today’s toughest calls| FireRescue1
Lancaster County first responders turn to peer support to address trauma and shift the culture around mental health| FireRescue1
Back in service, Durham’s Rescue 1 speeds up rescues and boosts firefighter pride and recruitment| FireRescue1
FEMA is now accepting applications for over a dozen grant programs to support emergency readiness, including natural disasters and cyber threats| FireRescue1
Next-gen technology that keeps public safety connected to mission-critical tools| FireRescue1
Get the tools you need to identify and secure funding sources| News, Training, Products for Firefighters, Fire Service Professionals
Firefighters from across the country, serving at all department types, share their fire station must-haves| News, Training, Products for Firefighters, Fire Service Professionals
An essential guide to help new firefighters navigate the early days of the job with confidence| News, Training, Products for Firefighters, Fire Service Professionals
Firearms instructor Todd Fletcher went from a competitive power lifter to a retiree managing pre-diabetes and high blood pressure, showing the impact of shift work on wellness| News, Training, Products for Firefighters, Fire Service Professionals
From smartwatches to hydration, here are four mission-ready picks to help you build strength, regulate stress and stay fit for the job — and for life| News, Training, Products for Firefighters, Fire Service Professionals
The incident has reignited debate over department directives and personal beliefs| News, Training, Products for Firefighters, Fire Service Professionals
Save over 40% on duty gear, workout tools and discounted everyday essentials during Amazon Prime Day July 8-11| News, Training, Products for Firefighters, Fire Service Professionals
What a fire chief learned in the Sahara about building endurance, integrating work-life priorities and leading with purpose| News, Training, Products for Firefighters, Fire Service Professionals
Exploring what the survey data reveals about how fireground tactics are executed and how safety culture is perceived| News, Training, Products for Firefighters, Fire Service Professionals
Hear from EMS systems and leaders turning the promise of whole blood into a proven practice for trauma patients| News, Training, Products for Firefighters, Fire Service Professionals
How personal connections can strengthen on- and off-duty resilience| FireRescue1
Labor and Union Issues| FireRescue1
Chief Billy Goldfeder, EFO, a firefighter since 1973, serves as deputy fire chief of the Loveland-Symmes (Ohio) Fire Department. He also serves as Lexipol's senior fire advisor and is a member of the Fire Chief/FireRescue1 Editorial Advisory Board. Goldfeder is a member of the Board of Directors…| FireRescue1
Upskill your staff so you’re ready to deploy AI tools for everything from training plans to fire detection and post-incident analysis| FireRescue1
Under a new agreement with IAFF Local 366, Grand Rapids union firefighters will receive phased pay increases, reduced weekly hours and enhanced retirement benefits| FireRescue1
Three residents of Gabriel House are suing the facility’s owner and a fire inspection company, claiming unsafe conditions, poor enforcement of smoking policies, and failed fire systems| FireRescue1
In a two-day joint exercise with Auburn University and emergency agencies, first responders simulated an active shooter scenario to sharpen tactics| FireRescue1
For the first time in decades, Ypsilanti firefighters responded to calls from their original 1898 station, sliding down fire poles and backing modern trucks through barn doors| FireRescue1
By digitally mapping building layouts and gathering key site details during on-site visits, Jacksonville Fire Department crews aim to boost response| FireRescue1
Assemblyman Phil Ramos accuses East Brentwood Fire Chief Bryant Figueroa of storming into his office following tensions over ICE's use of a firehouse parking lot| FireRescue1
This issue focuses on improvements in apparatus safety, and the need for a renewed look at the importance of driver training and operator understanding| Fire Chief
This issue focuses on the history, current trends and future of the WUI fire threat| Fire Chief
Fire Chief Digital Edition - Winter 2016 focuses on how far we've come in helping firefighters and what our next steps are| Fire Chief
Wearing proper gear and following strong radio communication protocols can significantly impact broader performance and safety| Fire Chief
A Montgomery County firefighter sprayed water on a high school baseball field, forcing a game cancellation and prompting an apology and investigation by the fire department| Fire Chief
Assemblyman Phil Ramos was stripped of his honorary fire chief title after protesting ICE’s use of a Brentwood firehouse lot, prompting community demands for policy changes| Fire Chief
The kind of footage worth studying — and replicating| Fire Chief
