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Gary Cosby Jr. The Tuscaloosa News, Ala. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — An 18-wheeler pulled up in front of Coker Volunteer Fire Department on...

Sponsored by Globe By Robert Avsec for FireRescue1 BrandFocus By now, most firefighters have become informed and educated about the importance of...

Lucas Gonzalez The Times, Munster, Ind. CHESTERTON, Ind. — A firefighter was injured while battling a brush fire Thursday at the ANR...

Ever have that recurring dream (or nightmare) where you keep running and running but just can’t get away from whatever’s chasing you?...

By Laura French COLUMBIA, Md. — The UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute (UL FSRI) has published an open-access article outlining how...

Peter Krouse cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidance on Wednesday...

Sponsored by Globe Firefighting boots need to do much more than keep your feet dry. They have to shield your feet from hazards, as well as allow...

It’s so draining – the constant drumbeat of COVID, COVID, COVID. I recall a short 11 months ago, we were “the tip of the...

We once saw dirty firefighting coats and pants as badges of honor. Now we know that soiled gear can be carcinogenic, spread communicable disease,...

By Laura French DAVIS, Calif. — Student EMTs at a California university are assisting fellow classmates who need to quarantine...

By Laura French MEMPHIS, Mich. — A Michigan fire department was fined by state officials for workplace safety violations related to...

Sponsored by Globe By Robert Avsec for FireRescue1 BrandFocus In the past decade, there has been a steep increase in what the fire service...

By Laura French CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cleveland Clinic has released a new guidebook for first responders that outlines best practices for...

When people look back on history, it will become clear what year a picture was taken based on the presence of one single item: a face mask. Thanks...

Andrew Beck and Ben Willey contributed to this article. When you start a career as a probationary firefighter, you will quickly realize that there...

As we approach the end of 2020, many of us are eager to hit the reset button. As we continue to navigate a global pandemic, it's easy to see why...

By Ryan Woodward, IAFC Last week Congress passed The Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA; H.R. 6395). This...

Kaiser Health News PORT MONMOUTH, N.J. — As a boy, Robert Weber chased the blazing lights and roaring sirens of fire engines down the...

Sten Spinella The Day, New London, Conn. MONTVILLE, Conn. — The town's emergency management director has called for an investigation...

Randy Billings Portland Press Herald, Maine PORTLAND, Maine — Three deputy fire chiefs in Portland have been reprimanded for failing...