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What Firefighters Want in 2025: Aggressive + safe tactics
September 4, 2025
Key Firefighter Priorities for 2025
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Fire Department Chaplains for Federal Fire Service Agencies: Q and A
December 22, 2023
The important roles that chaplains play within the first responder community
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Department of Labor seeks to expand, establish protections for today’s emergency response workers
December 22, 2023
Proposal to update standard and expand safety & health protections for emergency responders.
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Straight Talk about FirstNet: First Responder-Designed and First Responder-Led
December 20, 2023
FirstNet Authority is working to facilitate coordination of this spectrum amongst public safety representatives
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National Fire Service Organizations Urge Congress to Protect America's Fire and Emergency Services
October 10, 2023
National organizations calling on Congress to ensure that vital fire service grant programs are reauthorized
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Fire Chief John S. Butler Joins Top Leaders at the U.S. Fire Administration's Summit on Fire Prevention and Control
October 10, 2023
Key representatives from federal government agencies meet during the Summit on Fire Prevention and Control
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Excellence in Fire and Life Safety Award
August 17, 2023
St. Paul, Minnesota’s Director of the Department of Safety and Inspections, Angie Wiese, honored with the 2023 Excellence in Fire & Life Safety Award
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Heart Safe Communities Honored at Fire-Rescue Med 2023
May 23, 2023
Two fire departments were recognized for their success in improving cardiac arrest survival rates in their communities
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Pet Therapy Response Team; From 9-1-1 Dispatch to FD "Stress Relief" Visits
March 31, 2022
Fire & EMS departments across USA should consider starting Pet Therapy “stress relief” visits.
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Needs Assessment of US Fire Service
December 17, 2021
Fifth Needs Assessment shows some progress but continuing gaps in fire department resources.
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Firefighters: Are They the Ones Who Need Saving?
November 22, 2021
In Tennessee, a health crisis therapist came to talk to students about the emotional side of emergency services. The talk prompted one student, Kira Jones, to write an essay.
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The Washington Update – November 21
November 21, 2025
The Washington Update – November 21
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New Sourcewell Guide Empowers Fire-Rescue Agencies to Adopt Technology
November 25, 2025
Sourcewell has released a comprehensive new guide designed for fire-rescue agencies looking to modernize their operations with emerging technologies. Titled Advancing the Future of Fire-Rescue Operations: Strategies and Solutions for Adopting Emerging Fire-Rescue Technology, the guide provides practical tools and recommendations for technology adoption.
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International Wildfire Management: Strategic Insights and Collaborative Opportunities for Fire Leadership
November 17, 2025
This white paper examines the outcomes and opportunities identified during the second International Fire Department Exchange (IFDX), held in conjunction with the IAFC's 2025 WUI conference.
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