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Tarrant, AL, is a Two Fire Chief Town After Ruling

Nov. 14, 2024

Dan Curia, who took over as fire chief in Charleston nearly 10 years after the Sofa Super Store fire, shared what has happened in his department since the tragic fire.

FireFusion 2024: Technology Drives Collaboration in Charleston-Area Fire Service

Nov. 14, 2024

Hundreds of wildfires are being battled in many states as dry conditions continue.

Teen Arrested for Setting Fire in Evesham, NJ

Nov. 14, 2024

Volunteer firefighter arrested, accused of starting brush fire in Suffolk County

Careers & Education

Medford, NY, Firefighter Charged with Starting Brush Fire

Nov. 14, 2024

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Safety & Health

Tri-Township, MI, Fire Capt. Injured at Blaze Months after Losing House to Flames

Nov. 13, 2024

What we know so far about a large fire at Cimco Recycling Center in Sterling

Operations & Training

Two Million Gallons of Water Used at Sterling, IL, Recycling Plant Blaze

Nov. 13, 2024

3 injured, dozens displaces in Woodstock apartment fire

Operations & Training

One Killed in Woodstock, IL, Apartment Fire

Nov. 13, 2024

Factory explosion leaves 11 injured in Kentucky | EXTENDED FOOTAGE

Operations & Training

Explosion at Louisville, KY, Plant Leaves Two Dead

Nov. 13, 2024

The training better equip personnel with the skills needed for animal-related emergencies (e.g., horses, cattle) in Seminole County, especially in rural areas.

Seminole County, FL, Fire Department Hosts Large Animal Rescue Training

Nov. 13, 2024

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Firefighter Self-Survival Skills

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Webinar: Firefighter Self-Survival Skills

Dec. 4, 2024

Mastering SCBA Skills for Firefighters - MSA Safety

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On-Demand Webinar: Mastering SCBA Skills for Firefighters

Oct. 30, 2024

Liability Concerns for Firefighter Training & OSHA’s New Recommendations

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On-Demand Webinar: Liability Concerns for Firefighter Training & OSHA’s New Recommendations

Oct. 15, 2024

The Critical Importance of Properly Fitted Gear for Female Firefighters

June 26, 2024

Products & Press Releases

Measuring 2.2 inches in length and just over a half inch wide, the Nano Light II weighs a mere 0.6 ounces and is double the brightness of its predecessor, the Nano Light®.

Streamlight Introduces Nano Light® II Keychain Light

Streamlight, Inc.

Nov. 14, 2024

Designed as a strategic playbook, the whitepaper aims to help teams assess and react to the rising threat of radiation exposure to better protect workers, the public and the environment.

Safety & Health

Blackline Safety Unveils Whitepaper on Navigating Radiation Risks for Fire-Hazmat, Safety Workers

Blackline Safety

Nov. 14, 2024

This year's theme, 'Overcoming Resistance to Change in the Fire Service,' inspired 85 innovative essays from fire service members nationwide.

NFFF and W.S. Darley & Co. Announce Winners of the 2024 Thought Leadership Essay Competition

National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

Nov. 13, 2024

The addition of the Ascendant 107’ Heavy-Duty Tiller Aerial Ladder comes as part of the city’s ongoing fleet modernization plan, aimed at enhancing its ability to respond to the increasing volume and complexity of emergency calls.

Santa Rosa, CA, Fire Department Invests in Pierce Ascendant 107’ Heavy-Duty Tiller

Pierce Manufacturing, Inc.

Nov. 13, 2024

Leadership

Work to prepare, cultivate, and attend to deficiencies and challenges is required to produce members who will help to make better departments down the road.

First Due: The Farmer and the Firefighter: The Harvest Time Is Now

Nov. 12, 2024

Green Mountain Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park has recently opened again for hikers after the East Troublesome fire ran through the area two years ago.

Climate Change, Unhealthy Forests Fueling Wildfire Threat in Colorado

Nov. 11, 2024

Fairdale Fire Department names female chief, the first ever in Jefferson County

Fairdale, KY, Names First Female Fire Chief

Nov. 11, 2024

Rookie Pawtucket Firefighter Named Deputy Chief

Careers & Education

Pawtucket, RI, Union Says Rookie Firefighter Made Deputy Chief

Nov. 8, 2024

Apparatus

Battalion Chief T.J. Axson was on the first-due engine to the 2007 fire, and highlighted the department's progress since the tragic blaze.

FireFusion 2024: Operations, Technology Changes Since Sofa Super Store Tragedy Highlighted

Nov. 14, 2024

CFD fire truck loses tire, damaging two vehicles

Tire Flies off Chicago Ladder Truck, Strikes Two Vehicles

Nov. 11, 2024

Atlanta firefighters have complained about the lack of apparatus.

Atlanta Officials Approve $18M to Purchase New Apparatus

Nov. 5, 2024

Surge in Detroit fire engine crashes raises concerns

Detroit Fire Department Turning to Technology to Curb Number of Crashes

Nov. 5, 2024

Videos

Car lands on balcony of Southern California home after wild crash

Operations & Training

Car Lands on Balcony of Chino, CA, House

Nov. 12, 2024

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Careers & Education

Neighbors Defend St. Louis Firefighter Charged with Firing Gun

Nov. 12, 2024

Historic Hermann building engulfed in flames; community relieved by no major injuries

Operations & Training

Historic Building in Hermann, MO, Ravaged by Fire

Nov. 12, 2024

NJ man allegedly responsible for starting wildfire this week

Man Arrested for Firing Shotgun that Triggered NJ Wildfire

Nov. 11, 2024

Rescue

A ThermoFisher identiFINDER was used at a recent radiological incident at a Brookhaven, NY, landfill and mistakenly detected the presence of reactor-grade plutonium. This triggered a call to the Department of Energy’s Radiological Assistance Program team, which used a more sophisticated high-purity germanium crystal detector to correctly identify lutetium-177.

Technical Rescue: Radiological Emergencies

Nov. 8, 2024

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Hazardous Materials

Colorado Springs Hazmat Crews Respond to Polls for Suspicious Ballots

Nov. 5, 2024

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Technical Rescue

MA Task Force 1 Creator Remembered for Contributions to USAR

Nov. 5, 2024

Little Rock Fire Department rescues man after spending three days in a manhole

Person Stuck in Manhole for Three Days Rescued by Little Rock, AR, Crews

Nov. 5, 2024

Safety & Health

Brandon Heggie is a lieutenant firefighter/paramedic who has worked in fire and EMS for more than a decade.

EMS: Hypothermia: The Ins and Outs of Cold Emergencies

Nov. 14, 2024

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Safety & Health

OSHA Hearing on Proposed Emergency Response Modifications Begins

Nov. 12, 2024

With the release of the new credential, the fire and emergency services community can look forward to a more structured and recognized path for analysts.

Safety & Health

Center for Public Safety Excellence Launches New Fire and Emergency Services Analyst Professional Credential

Center for Public Safety Excellence, Inc.

Nov. 11, 2024

Officials said Dariel Vasquez, 18, a Parks and Recreation Aid, died Saturday while working the Jennings Creek Fire in Greenwood Lake, NY.

Safety & Health

Updated: Parks Worker Dies in Greenwood Lake, NY, Brush Fire

Nov. 10, 2024

Community Risk

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Community Risk Reduction

New Educational Tool Kit Helps Fire Departments with Electrical House Fire Prevention

Nov. 12, 2024

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Community Risk Reduction

Woman Sought for Queens Arson that Killed Ex-Boyfriend and His New Female Friend

Nov. 11, 2024

An unidentified man and an unidentified woman, who were living in a Queens garage, were found dead after a fire Saturday morning.

Fire Claims Couple in Cluttered New York City Garage

Nov. 3, 2024

The Park Fire was the fourth largest wildfire in California history.

Jail, Probation for Thief who Stole Vehicle During CA Wildfire

Nov. 1, 2024

Operations & Training

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Fairburn, GA, Welcomes Long-Awaited Fire Station #24

Nov. 14, 2024

When there’s enough room, the working length of hoseline should be flaked out perpendicular to the entry door.

Operations & Training

Engine Essentials: The Nozzle Firefighter

Nov. 13, 2024

The building is named for the late John F. Cutter Jr., a career member of the Newburyport Fire Department who retired as assistant chief.

Newburyport, MA, Officially Opens New Fire Station

Nov. 13, 2024

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Shoe Fire in Shasta County, CA, Contained

Nov. 12, 2024

Tech & Comm

(From left): Hall of Fame inductee Dave Iannone, Firehouse Publisher Bill MacRae, Firehouse Editor-in-Chief Peter Matthews, Hall of Fame inductee Christopher Hebert.

FireFusion 2024 Opening Ceremony Highlights Technology

Nov. 7, 2024

Marcus Claycomb Keynote FireFusion 2024

FireFusion 2024: Artificial Intelligence Finds a Place in Emergency Responses

Nov. 6, 2024

Peter Matthews shares his appreciation for the fire service technology that's emerged and that's in the offing and why departments, officers and firefighters must be open to the possibilities that it provides.

As Firehouse Sees It: Technology Is Here

Nov. 4, 2024

Example of physical simulation training at an acquired structure using smoke to create a realistic environment.

Sparking Excellence in Firefighting Through Simulation Training

Philip Duczyminski

Nov. 1, 2024

Careers & Education

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Careers & Education

Going Back to School: What to Know Before You Go

Nov. 13, 2024

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Bigfork, MT, Fire Lieutenant on Leave Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations

Nov. 8, 2024

Oshkosh Fire Department asks for $7

Operations & Training

Oshkosh, WI, Fire Chief Asks for $7.7M for Training Facility

Nov. 8, 2024

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Careers & Education

Woodhaven, MI, Firefighters Get Thumbs up from Voters

Nov. 7, 2024

Stations

The groundbreaking ceremony marked the start of a $30.5 million project to construct the Joint Operations Facility in the City of Lee's Summit, MO.

Lee’s Summit, MO, Joint Operations Facility Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony

Nov. 11, 2024

Fire Damages Irving, TX, Fire Station

Fire Hits Irving, TX, Fire Station While Crews Out on Call

Nov. 10, 2024

Cedar Park's new safety building boosts fire, police training

State-of-the Art Training Facility on Horizon in Cedar Park, TX

Nov. 7, 2024

Sacramento Metropolitan Battalion Chief Parker Wilbourn talks about the needs of the fire department.

Bond to Upgrade Sacramento Metro Fire Equipment Appears Headed for Passage

Nov. 6, 2024

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