Traditional forms of critical incident stress management in the fire service may not be as effective as they once were. Brandon Cory recommends a change in tactics.
Jason Finn, a disabled military veteran, is suing the City of Boston and Fire Commissioner Paul Burke over alleged bias in a new cadet program that prioritizes non-veteran candidates.
The Greater Flagstaff Region Firefighters’ Academy will integrate Firefighter I and II classes into its training starting in 2026 to improve recruitment.
A Whiteside County jury awarded $31.5 million to Brittney Ramos and her daughters for the wrongful death of firefighter Lieutenant Garrett Ramos.
Lynchburg Fire Chief Gregory Wormser was placed on administrative leave by City Manager Wynter Benda, with Deputy Chief Jonathan Wright appointed acting chief, as an external review is initiated.
Derry's fire chief is on paid administrative leave after his DWI arrest on October 18, according to town officials.
New York City officials broke ground on a $24.3 million athletic field house at Tottenville High School, honoring FDNY Captain John Drennan, who died in 1994.
Auditory challenges can significantly impact communication, especially in training environments where clear verbal instruction is essential.
Firefighters in Pittsburgh are forming a support group to address PTSD, using techniques from Healing The Hero that combine therapy with technology.
Being well-fueled, rested, and trained raises firefighters’ physical capacity and resilience, protecting both their performance and health.