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Congressional leaders are requesting DHS to take action to open the National Fallen Firefighter Memorial for May 2-3.
Onlookers Anxious to Record Hamper Response of Nyssa, OR, Firefighters
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Loveland, CO, Fire Rescue Authority Head Quits as Recall Looms
House Blast Leaves Mom, Six Kids Dead in Clinton County, PA
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Podcasts

Videos

Blacksburg, VA Firefighters Rescue Skydiver at Virginia Tech
The wind sent the retired U.S. Army Special Operations Master Sergeant crashing into the Virginia Tech scoreboard.
April 20, 2026
Indianapolis Gunshot Victim Treated by Cobb County, GA, Firefighters in Town for FDIC
The three Cobb County firefighters ran out of a restaurant to treat the bleeding victim.
April 20, 2026
One Killed, One Critical in Crash with Dallas Fire-Rescue Ambulance
A juvenile was seriously injured in the crash involving an ambulance from Dallas FIre-Rescue.
April 18, 2026
Fire in Woodbridge, N
Heavy fire was showing from the third floor of the Woodbridge building.
April 17, 2026

Operations & Training

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Overland Park firefighters at the scene on an early-morning apartment fire where firefighters rescued several residents Saturday.
Five people, including four who were rescued by Overland Park firefighters, were injured in an apartment fire.
April 18, 2026
Ryan Baker/Firehouse
The Fire Service Scoop: Actor Jeremy Renner, RapidSOS Partnership and Themes for Home Fire Sprinkler Week
The Fire Service Scoop contains headlines from around the fire service including actor Jeremy Renner partnering with RapidSOS and the fifth annual Fire Service Thought Leadership...
April 17, 2026
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New Orleans EMS Response Time Hits 17 Minutes
Low pay and chronic understaffing are cited for the EMS delays including responses to cardiac arrests.
April 17, 2026
Miami Fire Department
Mayor Urges Passage of $450M Bond to Update Fire Stations Deemed 'Critically Deteriorating Facilities'
More than half of Miami's fire stations are over 50 years old and require serious upgrades while the city's fire academy major plumbing issues.
April 17, 2026

Leadership

Spencer Fire Trucks
Spencer Fire Trucks Hits 40 Years as Independent Manufacturer
Spencer Fire Trucks, a family-owned business since 1986, is celebrating 40 years of designing durable, purpose-built fire apparatus.
April 18, 2026
Boston Names Rodney Marshall as First Black Fire Commissioner
Rodney Marshall, a 35-year Boston Fire Department veteran, was most recently chief of operations for support services.
April 16, 2026
Natalie Jones/Baltimore Sun
The proposed fiscal 2027 budget includes over $3 million to hire 12 additional battalion chiefs for Baltimore County's Fire Department.
Baltimore County's proposed budget allocates over $3 million to add 12 battalion chiefs as the fire department's call volume increase and improve fireground safety.
April 16, 2026
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Darley, NFFF's Fifth Annual Fire Service Thought Leadership Essay Competition
The fifth annual Fire Service Thought Leadership Essay Competition by Darley and the NFFF encourages fire professionals to explore how AI can improve firefighter health, safety...
April 14, 2026

Stations

Man Caused Nearly $130,000 in Damages With Axe on Vehicles at Chicago Firehouses
Police say, in a series of incidents from February to April at Chicago firehouse parking lots, Jacob Bogdan used an axe to vandalize firefighter's vehicles.
April 14, 2026
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Construction of Farmville's new fire station has been paused due to environmental testing delays, risking the loss of millions in grant dollars.
Construction of Farmville's fire station is on hold after the town failed to complete environmental testing, putting a grant for the project in limbo.
April 14, 2026
Photo courtesy of Stewart-Cooper-Newell Architects
Biophilic design focuses on incorporating natural light, materials and other elements into buildings to mitigate feelings of post-trauma and to serve as therapy. One of the 2026 Station Design Conference sessions will share concepts for new facilities.
Every stage of the development of a new fire station or renovation comes with its own set of decisions and risks.
April 13, 2026
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The Fire Service Scoop: NVFC, MSA Cairns Giveaway, Ten-8 Expansion and Emergent's New eCPR Solution and Fire Service Updates
Fire service industry updates include AI enhancements from Vector Solutions, Pierce's 1,000th delivery of a rig with a PACCAR engine and the 2026 Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety...
April 10, 2026

Safety & Health

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St. Leonard, MD Firefighter Revived with CPR, AED at Fire Scene
The 56-year-old St. Leonard firefighter was flown by Maryland State Police helicopter to a cardiac care hospital.
April 20, 2026
Fort Worth Police Department
Fort Worth fire and police responded to a crash and found 480 pounds of liquid methamphetamine in 10 buckets inside a vehicle. Two people died and one firefighter was hospitalized.
Responders found 480 pounds of liquid methamphetamine inside a vehicle following a crash in Fort Worth.
April 18, 2026
Firefighter Cancer Support Network
Firefighter Cancer Support Network and Rescue Intellitech Partner for Decontamination Solution
Rescue Intellitech and the Firefighter Cancer Support Network have partnered to raise awareness and implement decontamination solutions that reduce firefighters' exposure to carcinogens...
April 18, 2026
Susie Nicol/Firehouse
Access to National Fallen Firefighter Monument still up in Air
Spouses of fallen firefighters say it's heartbreaking that survivors may not be able to visit the national memorial.
April 17, 2026

Careers & Education

Wentzville, MO, Fire Captain Whose Ice Rescue Inspired Movie Dies
Former Wentzville Fire Capt. Tommy Shine, who rescued a boy from icy waters in 2015, inspired the movie "Breakthrough."
April 16, 2026
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According to the lawsuit filed in Clark County District Court, Henderson Fire Department personnel failed to properly identify, preserve and deliver one of the victim's severed fingers to physicians.
The man claims that Henderson firefighters failed to preserve the severed finger correctly, preventing surgical reattachment.
April 16, 2026
Josh Davis/Sun Staff (TNS)
Salisbury police and firefighters filed the council chambers Monday as officials consider repealing collective bargaining rights for most city employees.
Ending collective bargaining would reverse hard-fought gains and damage morale, Salisbury Fire Sgt. Ben Koons said.
April 15, 2026
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Kansas City, MO, Firefighters Among Top 10 Paid in 2025
Firefighter Paramedic John Morrow made $378,151 last year while seven other Kansas City fire personnel took home pay ranging from $339,836 to $272,469.
April 15, 2026