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 ...

WASHINGTON, DC – November 25, 2025 – Aligning with Martin Luther King, Jr.’s National Day of Service – Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Week is scheduled for January 19 through January 25, 2026. The ...

If we look back across the history of the fire service, from its earliest days to now, one truth remains: We still run toward the danger while others run away. Whether it’s fire, medical emergencies, ...

Rochelle Park, NJ (October 13, 2025) – We’re proud to announce that our own Stephanie White is officially retiring from the field life and is devoting her time to Firefighter Nation full-time as ...

At some point, you’ve asked a firefighter how things were going and heard one of the usual one-word responses: “Fine,” “Good,” or “Okay.” Whether it was about a recent call, a new station assignment, ...

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 ...

When it comes to the selection and hiring of our next generation of firefighters, physical fitness should never be left to chance. The fireground doesn’t care how you look in uniform or what you bench ...

W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) announced the expansion of its GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® Product portfolio with the launch of three advanced moisture barriers—GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® Endure Moisture Barrier, ...

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 ...

When did it become acceptable for chief officers to stop telling the truth? When did “we’re getting by” become the default answer to city administrators, elected officials, and community ...