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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

When in command, be in command: Owning the IC role
Effective incident command requires decisiveness, adaptability and a commitment to both operational outcomes and personnel well-being

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

‘I saw you on TikTok’: The fire service recruitment strategy no one is talking about
Sacramento Fire Captain Keith Wade, once a TikTok skeptic, is now on a mission to show fire service leaders how the app’s reach could be the answer to staffing woes

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

Pa. fire department celebrates 100th anniversary
As West End Fire & Rescue celebrates 100 years of service, the once modest company began with a hand-me-down 1917 fire engine

Aid groups worry about future work if FEMA reduces emergency response
Experts warn that under Trump, FEMA could approve fewer major disaster declarations and deliver slower, reduced responses