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NIOSH: Activation of mental health crisis team beneficial in S.C. LODD
One of 13 NIOSH recommendations highlights the department’s proactive mental health response, including mandatory check-ins and peer-led crisis support

Harassment, overtime fraud probes collide at top levels of Philadelphia Fire Department
A PFD commander is under investigation for harassment while two employees who made complaints against him face scrutiny over OT records

Over 100 lives impacted through organ donation by slain Mo. FF/paramedic
First responders gathered for the funeral of Kansas City Firefighter/Paramedic Graham Hoffman, whose legacy of service lives on through his organ donations

Inside the cab: Questions linger after Fla. apparatus crash with train
The driver was fired, but the department’s culture may still be on a collision course

'Don't get in my way': New FEMA chief plans 'Mission Analysis' of nation's disaster management agency
FEMA’s new acting chief, a former Marine, warned staff not to resist upcoming changes and signaled a shift of more responsibility to states during a blunt first meeting

A timeline of federal program changes impacting the fire service
Explore how President Trump's budget cuts are impacting the National Fire Academy, FEMA grants for fire departments, and NIOSH firefighter safety programs

Burning body identified as slain Pa. volunteer firefighter/EMT
A forensic pathologist said Harwood Firefighter/EMT Jessica Ann Lockwood suffered from blunt force trauma and a gunshot wound before being set on fire

Dr. Reggie Freeman returns to talk higher education, plus Zam’s MBA
The chief gave Zam the boot to go back to school two years ago – and he did

Snap-tite unveils Supreme II: Revolutionary fire hose for low and high pressure applications
Newest addition to premium attack lineup joins popular Warrior and Gladiator series, expanding Snap-tite's advanced firefighting solutions

What does the thin red line flag mean?
Understanding the origin, meaning and controversy related to the thin red line flags often displayed by firefighters