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Losing Morale and Purpose: The Impact of Normalization of Deviance in the Fire Service
The normalization of deviance poses a significant threat to both the safety and morale of the fire service. Nicholas A. Palumbo on how firefighters can…
Fueling Fire: Three Nutrition Shifts Your Fire Department Needs in 2025
Megan Lautz shares practical strategies to help firefighters boost energy, lose body fat, and improve overall wellness.
You Become Who You Surround Yourself With
Find the people who challenge you to be better. Logan Broberg discusses being intentional about choosing your fire service tribe.
What’s Your Gear Setup With Clint Steelman – Longview (TX) Firefighter
Longview, TX Fire Captain Clint Steelman takes us through his gear: What works, what he carries on every call, and why.
The Cancer-Crushing Power of Plants
There are many things firefighters can do to prevent cancer. The bad news? One of the big ones involves vegetables!
Yes, I Got Firefighter Cancer and I Still Love the Fire Service
Cancer is a real concern in the fire service. Dr. Manuel Fonseca on how fellow firefighters helped him through when he faced the illness.
Leave It Better Than You Found It
What makes a good firefighter? Chris Logan considers the traits that matter most for each stage of your career and the importance of having a…
Skin Cancer: What Firefighters Can Do About It
Christine Kannler describes what firefighters need to be on the lookout for when it comes to signs of skin cancer.
Off the Cuff: It Won’t Happen to Me…Right?
Firefighters tend to think they can overcome anything. But that mentality shouldn’t blind us to the real risks of occupational cancer, says Stephanie White.
Columbus (OH) Firefighter Recovering From Fire Station Hammer Attack
A Columbus firefighter is recovering after being struck in the face with a hammer during an attack at Fire Station 20 in East Columbus.
New WA Governor Backs Tri-City Lawmaker ‘Heroes’ Bill to Help Cops, Firefighters, Others
Gov. Bob Ferguson says he’ll help a Tri-City lawmaker’s bill reach his desk, paving the way for a new program that would help Washington’s police and firefighters buy their…
Chandler (AZ) Fire Department Celebrates a Baby Boom: 19 New Additions
The Chandler Fire Department has been experiencing its own version of a “baby boom.”
Longtime Newburyport (MA) Firefighter Retires After 30 Years
After 30 years serving the town as a call firefighter, Mike Reusch took one final ride home in a fire engine Wednesday morning as he…
MA Firefighter First in State to Complete Academy in PFAS-Free Gear
A Chelmsford firefighter made history as the first in the state to complete academy training while using PFAS-free structural turnout gear.
MN Firefighters’ Holiday Video Recreates Iconic Film Scenes
The Savage (MN) Fire Department debuted “A Station Story” earlier this month, recreating iconic holiday movie scenes.
Benton (IL) Council Welcomes Back Fire Station’s Dalmatian
Knox the Dalmatian is returning to the Benton Fire Department after the city council voted in approval the vote Monday, Dec. 23.
Retired Worcester (MA) Firefighter Mark Stomski Dies; Injured in Line of Duty in 2008
Retired Worcester firefighter Mark Stomski died on Sunday, 17 years after he left the department due to injuries he sustained in the line of duty.
Firefighters Battling Los Angeles Wildfires Serve as Cancer Study Subjects
Scientists will study a group of firefighters battling the Los Angeles wildfires to better understand the cancer risks posed by such enormous conflagrations.
TX Fire Department Tests 48/96 Schedule for Better Rest and Work-Life Balance
The Longview Fire Department is introducing a 48/96 work schedule for firefighters to improve firefighter well-being and operational efficiency.
Vector Solutions Expands Efforts for Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month 2025
Vector Solutions continues to support first responders by providing vital education and resources to combat occupational cancer.
We Can’t Believe They Gave Us A Show: Dermal Absorption Research
Hosts Nick Magoteaux and Jim Burneka are joined by Dr. Caroline Smith from Appalachian State University.
Keene (NH) Fire Department Staffing ‘Unsustainable’
It’s time to reconsider the Keene Fire Department’s staffing model, according to city and department leaders, as staffing levels have not kept pace with rising…
FDNY Slams Congestion Pricing Tolls, Warns of Delayed Responses, Millions in Overtime
As New York City ushered in its long-awaited congestion pricing plan, the FDNY sounded the alarm over what it calls a looming public safety crisis.
Southington (CT) Opts to Increase Staffing After ‘Mayday’ Call Highlights Concerns
Four firefighter positions will be added to the department following concerns raised by the union.
MI Supreme Court Backs Cities’ Tax Levies for First-Responder Retiree Health-Care Benefits
The Michigan Supreme Court rejected a pair of plaintiffs’ attempt to force the cities of Warren and St. Clair Shores to stop using funds from a tax levy to pay for…
Norwalk (CT) Firefighters, Police Earn $14.7M in Overtime, Extra Duty Pay in 2024
City police and firefighters earned about $14.7 million from overtime and extra work in 2024, according to information their chiefs provided to Hearst Connecticut Media…
Sheffield (OH) Bringing Back Volunteer Fire Department
Sheffield’s volunteer fire department dissolved after the township became part of the Northeast Joint Fire District.
Eric Kerska Marks Last Day as Rochester (NY) Fire Chief With Celebration of His 30-Year Career
Eric Kerska said serving nearly seven years as Rochester’s fire chief wasn’t his favorite job in his three-decade career with the city department.
Firefighter Union Rallies Behind LAFD Chief, Denounces Unsigned Attack on Her Performance
The union that represents more than 3,000 Los Angeles city firefighters renewed its support for Fire Chief Kristin Crowley on Friday, denouncing an anonymous letter…
Igniting the Shift Within: Adapting Leadership Across Generations
David is joined by former fire chief Dan Kramer, owner and principal consultant at First Due Leadership Consulting, to discuss bridging generational gaps in the…
Fire Chief Resigns After Flint Township (MI) Rejects 16-Week Leave of Absence
Brett Beckley has resigned as the township’s fire chief after the Board of Trustees turned down his request for a 16-week leave of absence.