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May 2026

May 2026

During their career, many firefighters come to define themselves primarily through their role in the fire service. Many firefighters underestimate the centrality of this identity until retirement forces them to separate from the environment that shaped their sense of self.

EFO Research Brief: Retirement from the Fire Service and the Loss of Identity

March 3, 2026

A feasibility study for the Massapequa Fire District led to completion of a 21,600-sq.-ft. station that comprises seven bays, integrated hands-on training, decontamination spaces, company offices, fitness facilities, a training classroom, rehab support and a large multipurpose room.

Is Your Fire Station Vision Viable? The Power of Feasibility Studies

Feb. 17, 2026

Champaign, IL, Fire Department companies visit Strides, which is a low-barrier shelter, an average of four days out of 10 for high-frequency/low-acuity medical calls.

Community Risk Reduction

Can We Validate Anecdotal Data? Measuring What Firefighters Think They Know

Feb. 16, 2026