Seth Haley, president of Trotwood (OH) Firefighters Local 4024 joins host Jim Burneka on this episode of APS Radio. They discuss the proposed layoffs of five firefighters from the City of Trotwood and ...

I screw up every now and then. Fine: I screw up a lot in life. I’m pretty sure that’s just an inevitable part of being a human being, and some seasons of life feel like they’re marked by more mistakes ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

We don’t need another slogan. We need a reckoning. Across the country, fire departments are struggling, but not because of call volume, recruitment challenges, or budget constraints. Those are ...

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, ...

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 ...

The fire service is often depicted as a flurry of sirens and the fury of life-threatening infernos. But what about the calm that follows when the sirens fade, the last embers are quenched, and the ...

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, ...

Dena Ali sits down with Jim Burneka and Nick Magoteaux to discuss her groundbreaking work in first responder mental health. Ali shares her journey from struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts ...

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 ...