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 ...

Emergency service leaders generally lack an education in the science of management. Although the topic of leadership is commonly taught in the emergency service training regiment, true management ...

The fire service has historically been a beacon of opportunity for individuals seeking a career of purpose, bravery, and community service. Not long ago, the allure of becoming a firefighter-paramedic ...

The hallway is tight, hot, and getting tighter. The line is moving. Not fast, but steady. The nozzleman is focused—eyes forward, body low, pushing toward what he believes is the seat of the fire. The ...

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 ...

As firefighters, we all take an oath of office as a solemn promise to defend the Constitution of the United States. While each jurisdiction’s oath may vary, they all contain the same substantive ...

“The most essential element for success in the wildland fire service is competent and confident leadership.” –The Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program Remove the word “wildland,” from the ...

Do you cringe at the thought of developing yourself and other fire officers within your organization? Well, don’t. Of course, that’s easier said than done sometimes, but with steadfast motivation and ...

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 ...

In this episode of We Can’t Believe They Gave Us This Show, hosts Nick Magoteaux and Jim Burneka reunite with Jon Vought from Rescue 1 CBD, to discuss the critical conversation surrounding the health ...