Here are three key takeaways from the episode. 1. GLP-1 Medications Are a Tool, Not a Quick Fix. Originally developed to manage type 2 diabetes, GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide have gained ...

With technical insight from AT&T’s Brad Steiner (Principle Strategist of Public Safety Technology) and operational perspective from Amherst, Mass. Fire Chief, Lindsay Stromgren, the discussion will ...

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) recently announced the official launch of First Due as CAL FIRE’s statewide incident reporting platform, marking a major milestone ...

Photo courtesy Nashua (NH) Fire Rescue. As a new firefighter, your role is simple but critical: learn, support, and serve your crew. That starts with mastering the basics. From sweeping the bay to ...

Photo courtesy Indianapolis (IN) Fire Department PIO. Fire departments, both career and volunteer, are built on trust, teamwork, and clear communication. Yet in today’s fast-paced world, too many ...

A Fidelity Bank donation is helping Wichita-based nonprofit Beyond The Call scale up production of a firefighter-focused detox soap, according to the Wichita Business Journal. Founded in 2022 by five ...

Ask any firefighter, and they’ll tell you—no two calls are ever the same. Some are routine: a small kitchen fire that’s knocked down quickly, a motor vehicle crash with a simple door pop, or another ...

Retired Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department Master Technician Raul Perla died Thursday due to occupational cancer. Perla served nearly 28 years with the department after being hired as a ...

She clutched the edge of the locker room sink, bracing herself. Her head had never felt so heavy. A rush of blame, guilt, and shame overwhelmed her as her mind spiraled. Why is this happening to me?

Firefighting is among the most dangerous professions in the United States, Canada, and around the world. Firefighters routinely encounter smoke, toxic chemicals, and carcinogenic substances during ...

In this episode of Mental Health Monthly, hosts Dan Degryse and Chris Muscle discuss the complexities of retiring from the fire service. They share their personal journeys navigating the physical, ...

A new scientific study is raising concerns for firefighters about what’s in their turnout gear, especially newer gear marketed as “PFAS-free.” Researchers analyzing 12 sets of used turnout gear from ...