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 ...

KENT — A hiker overcome by the heat on the Appalachian Trail in Kent needed to be rescued Thursday afternoon. Three of the dozens of firefighters who responded also became affected by the heat, and ...

Fire service leadership has existed since the introduction of the first organized fire brigades of ancient Rome. Over the centuries, leadership has morphed into the traditional styles we recognize ...

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 ...

When it comes to selecting our firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE), too often, we make decisions based on subjective factors, such as appearance or color. Fit and cost are important ...

Probationary firefighters for the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) graduate in Queens. Photo: FDNY PIO At the core of any probationary firefighter training program are the Xs and Os: the technical ...

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 ...

Fire service leadership demands operational proficiency and an unwavering commitment to ethical principles. The service’s complex and dynamic environment requires leaders who can navigate challenging ...

A Knoxville firefighter, medically retired after a serious on-duty injury, has been denied Social Security disability benefits for a fourth time. Chris Patterson, a former captain with nearly 30 years ...

With the current economic climate and municipal budgets constantly under attack, municipal officials are endlessly scrutinizing the necessity for and deployment of fire department personnel. As a ...

I kneel in the dewy grass of a public park. I’m hot and tired. My legs feel like jelly, and my lungs burn. My breath comes out in bursts, translucent balloons of steam that rise and fade in the pale, ...

Walk into any firehouse in America, sit down at the kitchen table, and listen. It won’t take long before you hear it: “They don’t get it.” It’s a phrase muttered between sips of coffee, said with ...