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LODD: Firefighter killed in Maine lumber mill fire, explosion
Officials called the fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber a mass-casualty event in Searsmont

Air ambulance crash kills 4, ignites wildfire in N.M. mountains
A medical transport plane crashed in rugged terrain near Ruidoso,and starting a wildfire that quickly spread in dry, windy conditions

Wanted: PPE that better matches the modern fireground
A recent IAFF survey highlights that firefighters want PPE that is more scalable, modular and better aligned with actual incident hazards

Photo of the Week: Deteriorating conditions at N.Y. house fire
Rochester firefighters faced heavy fire and reports of a trapped occupant, working through dangerous conditions and a partial roof collapse

Reliable connectivity is now mission-critical for fire and EMS
Survey data reveals why resilient communications are becoming essential to response effectiveness, personnel safety and patient care

‘You just stuffed it down’: First responders, dispatchers confront mental health crisis
Firefighters, dispatchers and other first responders are speaking more openly about PTSD, burnout and stigma as more agencies expand mental health programs

Over half of Conn. fire department resigns amid chief hiring dispute
More than half of the Danielson Fire Department stepped down after borough officials opened the fire chief search to outside candidates

Dena Ali: How leaders shape firefighter wellness
Dena Ali explains why firefighter wellness is established long before a bad call — through culture, communication and sleep habits

The Leawood Fire Department brings 24/7 AED access to public parks
After identifying gaps in outdoor cardiac arrest response, LFD expanded public AED coverage through climate-controlled SaveStation cabinets

Zam’s formula for better health and performance
From sleep and nutrition to trauma and gratitude, it’s time to take a big-picture approach to resilience built for the realities of the fire service