First recipients of the 2017 Globe Gear Giveaway announced
Departments in AK and NJ will each receive 4 sets of new Globe turnout gear Since 2012, Globe, DuPont Protection Solutions (DuPont), and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) have partnered to...
View ArticleHURST Jaws of Life® enhances operations with new equipment for North Carolina...
SHELBY, N.C. — HURST Jaws of Life® rescue tools are designed to be unstoppable, and an investment in new equipment at its North Carolina manufacturing facility is helping the industry-leading...
View ArticleMinn. firefighters test new water rescue drone
Firefighters pretending to be victims in the water grabbed the 24-pound drone by its handles and it pulled them to shore safely
View ArticleThe ransomware epidemic: What fire chiefs need to know
Don't get caught paying to access your data; use these tips to prevent, identify and recover from public safety ransomware attacks
View ArticleHouston fire truck hit while blocking highway
The driver of the pick-up truck was taken into custody; police found narcotics and weapons inside his car
View ArticleSmiths Detection technology protects first responders against the threat of...
EDGEWOOD, Md. — Smiths Detection Inc. (SDI) is at the forefront of arming first responders with solutions to safeguard against the presence of fentanyl. Working directly with international law...
View ArticleInfographic: Do firefighters feel prepared to handle hazmat calls?
Fire departments across the country need to be ready to respond to hazmat calls, but our survey showed room for improvement
View ArticleSpotlight: How Task Force Tips helps firefighters do more, risk less
From a single nozzle to thousands of water flow products
View ArticleQuiz: Which watch is tough enough for you?
Take the quiz and see which watch can endure your lifestyle
View ArticleSonim helps public safety get FirstNet-ready at APCO 2017
Field-tested, mission critical handsets and accessories available now SAN MATEO, Calif. — Sonim Technologies, the global leader in mission critical LTE-based handsets for public safety, is teaming up...
View ArticleTeenage driver charged in deadly crash with fire truck
The 16-year-old didn't stop at a red light and collided with the fire truck before crashing into a utility pole
View ArticleG-Shock highlights watches that stand up to tough jobs this summer
Select models built to withstand the unpredictability of the summer months
View ArticleHow to rehab firefighters in extreme heat, cold
Rehab is difficult and doubly so when the temperatures soar or plunge; here’s a look at how to handle those challenging days
View ArticleSan Diego firefighters using new technology to combat wildfires
San Diego Fire Rescue is the first in the U.S. to use aircraft with radar technology to tell if fires are moving toward homes
View ArticleFire-Dex introduces a game changer in the fire service: TECGEN71
MEDINA, Ohio — Fire-Dex is proud to introduce TECGEN71, a Fire-Dex exclusive outer shell. TECGEN71 is designed to lessen heat stress by improving THL (Total Heat Loss), reducing weight, and increasing...
View ArticleCode 3® announces licensing agreement and partnership with Vital Vio Inc. to...
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Code 3® a leader in engineering and manufacturing of innovative emergency lighting and warning products used in emergency response vehicles, today announced a licensing agreement with...
View ArticleError causes hangar to be covered in fire-suppression foam
Firefighters walked into a wall of foam higher than their heads; the incident briefly trapped four people inside
View ArticleQualifying your fire apparatus drivers
Document firefighter apparatus training with task books to evaluate and improve operational skills
View Article4 fire apparatus safety strategies you need to know
A spotter, safe speed, warning lights and backup cameras must be utilized to prevent fire apparatus-involved injury or death
View ArticleExtinguish All Excuses and Train with BlastMasks®, Now Available from...
COATESVILLE, Pa. — TheFireStore, the leading source for firefighting equipment and supplies, is excited to now offer BlastMask® Training Regulators that are specially designed to dramatically improve...
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