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Micromanagement and Its Impact on Growth in the Fire Service
Does the fire service have a micromanagement problem? Jamie Jent takes a closer look and offers some solutions.
Fueling Fire: Habit Hacks for Eating Better On Shift
Host Megan Lautz sits down with Dr. Jill Joyce to review simple, science-backed strategies to help firefighters eat better on and off shift
Relevance in the Fire Service
Although honoring tradition is vital, equally important is for firefighters of all ranks to remain relevant and lifelong students of the game.
Resilient Responder: Redefining Resilience After Surviving the Boston Marathon Bombing
Host Ali Rothrock speaks with Adrianne Haslet, a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing and advocate for resilience.
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…
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.
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…
Roof Caves in as Emergency Crews Battle Fire at Home in Old Saybrook (CT)
The roof of a home in Old Saybrook caved in as fire crews were battling a fire on Thursday night in frigid conditions, leading to multiple firefighters…
Two Killed in Fayette County (PA) House Fire
A house fire in Fayette County killed two people early Thursday morning.
Detroit Fire Department Marks 90th Birthday of Longtime Chaplain
George Aren has served the department in various capacities since 1987 and has been the fire department’s chief chaplain for 22 years.
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…
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.
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…
Houston Firefighter Injured in Fall Through Roof at Apartment Fire
A Houston firefighter was injured Thursday evening while battling a fire at a vacant apartment in the Galleria area.
Lawmakers Propose Naming Virginia Beach (VA) Bridge After Fallen Firefighter
Virginia lawmakers have proposed naming the bridge on Interstate 264 over South Rosemont Road in Virginia Beach “Captain Matthew ‘Chevy’ Chiaverotti Memorial Bridge.”
Little Rock (AR) Firefighters Push for 48-96 Schedule
Little Rock city leaders are considering adopting a 48-hours-on, 96-hours-off work schedule for its firefighters.
Prince Harry Meets Salinas (CA) Fire Department’s Emotional Support Dogs
Prince Harry met Salinas Fire Department’s therapy dogs Cruz and Taffy this week when he stopped in to offer support to firefighters battling the Los…
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.
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…
DOJ Ends Kansas City (MO) Fire Department Discrimination Investigation
The U.S Department of Justice has ended its investigation into discriminatory employment practices at the Kansas City Fire Department three and a half years after it began.
Coweta County (GA) Fire Battalion Chief Killed in AL Shooting
A fire battalion chief from Georgia was killed in a roadside shooting that injured two other people in Chambers County on Sunday night, the sheriff’s office said.
For First Responders, Trauma Could Linger Long After LA County (CA) Wildfires Are Out
To help in that fight, Mike McGrew co-founded 911 At Ease International, a Santa Barbara-based charity that provides free trauma-informed counseling for police and firefighters.
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.