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 ...

The president of the California Professional Firefighters Association is speaking publicly about his struggles with addiction, trauma, and a past suicide attempt in an effort to confront what he calls ...

Across the nation, fire departments are facing a growing challenge: finding and preparing for the next generation of firefighters. With seasoned professionals retiring and fewer young people ...

Some firefighters in Pittsburgh are starting a new support group to target PTSD among first responders. The group is learning techniques endorsed by the nonprofit group Healing The Hero, WTAE reports.

APPLETON, Wisconsin (Nov. 13, 2025) – Oshkosh Airport Products, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) business, announced six new Striker ® Volterra™ 6×6 Electric Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) ...

There’s a certain presence that walks into a room before a word is said. It’s not volume. It’s not attitude. It’s not a résumé you rattle off or a title on your badge. It’s quieter than that. Stronger ...

A firefighter with the Bristol (TN) Fire Department passed away Wednesday while on duty, according to reports. On October 1, 2025, Firefighter/Paramedic Brandon Clawson died while on duty at Fire ...

The acronym SLICE-RS represented a revolutionary advancement in firefighting tactics, not only in its effectiveness but also in the process of leveraging a data-driven, scientific approach. The ...

We live in a polarized America where scrolling through social media often feels like watching a never-ending brawl. Outrage is constant, shock value is currency, and the voices we once held up as ...

Let’s face it, midnight munchies on shift are practically a rite of passage in the firehouse. Whether you just got back from a call, can’t sleep, or you’re still riding the caffeine wave from earlier, ...

I was honored to receive a promotion to the position of fire chief. Within 24 hours of the news breaking of my new opportunity, I received multiple phone calls. While most were filled with ...