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Get the NewsletterBattling Firefighter Cancer through Legislation and Resources
The National Volunteer Fire Council discusses two of the major legislative initiatives it supports in the effort to combat firefighter cancer.
Navigating Anger and Recovery Through EEG Analysis and Neurofeedback
Host Jim Burneka speaks with guest Stephanie Ryall about how our first-responder occupations can change our brains, and not always for the better.
The Courage to Lead: Developing Leaders Beyond the Basics
True leadership lies in having the courage to make tough and sometimes-unpopular decisions that are vital for the organization’s success and the safety of its…
Fueling Fire: Enhancing Wellness and Nutrition for First Responders
Host Megan Lautz talks with Annette Zapp about the crucial components of firefighter wellness, including nutrition, sleep, and mental health.
What’s Your Gear Setup? Evan Webster
Bladensburg (MD) Volunteer Fire Department firefighter Evan Webster takes us through his firefighting gear.
The Power of ‘Yet’
Realizing a goal takes focus and hard work. Manuel A. Maldonado reviews how setting attainable, relevant goals can help you advance in your firefighting career.
ADHD: A Fire Service Handicap or Superpower?
Are firefighters perhaps especially prone to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? Beth Flaherty takes a closer look.
Journaling for Firefighters: Laying the Foundation
Journaling is a dependable, proven, and adaptable tool that firefighters can use to help process their experiences and bolster mental well-being, writes Brandon Douglas.
The Carnivore Conundrum: Does It Fit the Fire Service?
Many proponents of the carnivore diet cite its purported nutritional and physical benefits. But does it work for firefighters?
Wichita (KS) Launches Firefighter Wellness Initiative to Combat Cancer
Wichita Fire Station One kicked off a firefighter wellness initiative to begin providing yearly cancer screenings for Wichita firefighters.
New Bill Aims to Expand Cancer Death Benefits for NC Firefighters
A new bill working its way through the North Carolina General Assembly would expand death benefits for firefighters diagnosed with cancer.
IN Firefighter’s Ben’s Blue Bags Help First Responders Support Kids with Autism
A blue bag filled with sensory tools developed by an Indiana firefighter is making a big impact in emergency situations.
Owensboro (KY) FD Hands Out Awards and Honors to Department Members
The Owensboro Fire Department (OFD) handed out awards and letters of commendation for 2024 at the department’s annual awards ceremony on Saturday morning at the department’s…
Merced (CA) Fire Captain Runs Into Son While Assisting on LA Wildfires
Merced Fire Captain Bryan Akers, 45, has been with the Merced City Fire Department for 22 years. But it was during his deployment on Jan. 8 to assist with the firefighting…
First Responder Focus: Married Firefighters Save Lives Together
CW and Emily Forrest volunteer together for the Grant County Fire District 7.
D.C. Firefighter Stood Guard Over Soldier’s Body Recovered From Potomac Crash
As first responders recovered the remains of Staff Sergeant Ryan O’Hara from the Potomac River, a probationary firefighter and former Marine noticed the soldier’s uniform…
Binghamton (NY) Firefighter Killed in Downtown Fire
Binghamton firefighter John Gaudet was killed at a fire Wednesday night on Main Street.
We Can’t Believe They Gave Us a Show: Heroic Deeds and First Responder Wellness
Hosts Jim Burneka and Nick Magoteaux welcome Chad DePew, cofounder of Heroic Deeds, to discuss the pivotal role of faith-based wellness for first responders.
Most NY First Responders Experience Mental Health Challenges, Survey Finds
A survey of more than 6,000 first responders in New York found most experience stress, while others have dealt with anxiety and burnout due to their professions.
Retired Seattle Firefighter Denied Coverage for Work-Related Cancer
A retired Seattle fire lieutenant is fighting to try to win coverage for treatment of a work-related cancer.
Fort Lauderdale (FL) Firefighter Opens Up About Mental Health to Break the Stigma
In an effort to raise awareness about mental health among first responders, a Fort Lauderdale fire lieutenant is opening up about his mental health struggles…
Virginia Beach (VA) Fire and EMS Pay Lags Behind Other Cities, Study Says
Firefighters and emergency medical services personnel in Virginia Beach are bringing home less money than their counterparts in comparable localities.
Town Reverses Course: Glens Falls (NY) Firefighter with Alzheimer’s Receives Pension
Glens Falls leaders have reversed course and awarded Fire Lieutenant Doug Holl a full pension.
Public Pressure Growing to Pay Glens Falls (NY) Firefighter’s Pension
A groundswell of public support has emerged for Glens Falls Fire Lieutenant Doug Holl, who was denied full retirement benefits after being diagnosed with early-onset…
Glens Falls (NY) Shoots Down Pension for Firefighter Suffering Early-Onset Alzheimer’s
Glens Falls Fire Lieutenant Doug Holl, in his mid-50s, was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s over a year ago.
‘Scary Moment’ Leads to West Hartford (CT) Firefighters Appearing on TV With Drew Barrymore, Denis Leary
A mayday alert five years ago sparked a series of events that led to a group of West Hartford firefighters being on national television this week.
I Was Sexually Harassed Within Two Weeks of Getting Hired at NJ Firehouse, Rookie Firefighter Says
A Hamilton firefighter endured ongoing sexual harassment as town officials repeatedly bungled their response to the allegations, a lawsuit alleges.
After 26 years, Scrivener Leaving Willimantic (CT) FD
The fire chief of the Willimantic Fire Department will be retiring at the beginning of March after 26 years of service, including 15 years as chief.
Gasport (NY) Chemical Hose Celebrates Norm Pearson’s 70th Year of Active Service
Members’ Length of Service milestones were acknowledged, and a veritable procession of local dignitaries joined the membership in celebrating Pearson’s latest one: Seventy years as…
Tailboard Misfits: Jesse and Micah Horton
Host John Velez sits down with Jesse and Micah Horton of Hortons and Hunt to discuss fire service leadership, mentorship, and training.
The Benefits of Fire Service Coaching and Mentoring
Ken Fowler considers the distinction between mentors and coaches and challenges to implementing these approaches in your fire department.