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Pa. bill aims to strengthen volunteer firefighter staffing through job training credits
Senate Bill 466, passed by the House, would allow job training credits to count toward Firefighter I Certification and grant EMS agencies a grace period for state reporting

'I'm pinned down behind Battalion 1's rig': Audio reveals chief directing help to ambushed Idaho firefighters
During the deadly Canfield Mountain ambush in Idaho, a Northern Lakes battalion chief’s clear and composed 911 radio communications helped coordinate a life-saving response, providing critical updates as firefighter Dave Tysdal lay wounded and fellow firefighters were fatally shot

Too much pride? Spokane FD participation in Pride parade prompts debate
The incident has reignited debate over department directives and personal beliefs

A fire chief’s guide to advancing your department with purpose and maturity
Channel your department’s drive into meaningful outcomes through maturity, reflection and servant leadership

From Sahara sands to station strength: Leadership lessons from a 250-km race
What a fire chief learned in the Sahara about building endurance, integrating work-life priorities and leading with purpose

Top firefighter TV shows every rookie should watch
Discover the top firefighter TV shows recommended for rookie firefighters. These series offer a blend of realism and entertainment, providing insights into firehouse culture and the firefighting profession

Are you prepared for Independence Day incidents and injuries?
From burns to bleeding, head trauma to amputation, be prepared for when fireworks go wrong

Firefighting fiction fails: 5 on-screen moments that miss the mark
Discover the most common firefighting myths perpetuated by Hollywood and why real firefighters find them misleading.

‘The rumor meal’: Elevate the kitchen table by eliminating gossip
Help create a welcoming space by using the time gathered together to empower, uplift and inspire your colleagues, instead of belittling and bad-mouthing

Let's eat: 9 cookbooks by first responders to spice up your shift meals
Find your inner-chef with these recipes written, compiled and taste-tested by fellow first responders