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Two elderly Hollywood sisters were killed in this house fire in February.
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D.C. Council Douses $25M Contract for Fire Apparatus
“I want fire trucks. I am agnostic on the manufacturer," said D.C. Fire and EMS Chief John Donnelly, who conducted research on apparatus.
April 1, 2026
3 North Texas firefighters charged with child sex crimes, after victim alleged abuse when she was 16
After allegations with the teen surfaced, one of the accused was named Howe Firefighter of the Year.
March 31, 2026
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"What we did for the first time is utilize some dry chemical grenades that we haven't utilized until this incident," said St. Paul Deputy Chief Jamie Smith, adding they didn't...
March 31, 2026
Mt, Morris Township, MI, Fire Chief Seriously Hurt in Ambulance Crash
The 40-year veteran of Mt. Morris Township Fire Department suffered back and neck fractures when the ambulance was hit by a pickup truck.
March 31, 2026

Operations & Training

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April 1, 2026
Mom Hurt after Saving Kids from New Kensington, PA House Fire
A man jumped off a porch roof and caught three children dropped by their mother as the fire engulfed their New Kensington house.
March 30, 2026
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Three Highland firefighters entered a window to conduct rescue efforts before a hoseline was in place.
Three Highland firefighters used a first-floor window to access the room where a victim was trapped.
March 29, 2026
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Versaterm Announces First Ever DroneSense Innovation Summit
The new DroneSense Innovation Summit in Scottsdale, AZ, will explore how drones are revolutionizing public safety operations.
March 28, 2026

Leadership

Pierce Manufacturing Named Atlantic Emergency Solutions as its 2025 Dealer of the Year
Atlantic Emergency Solutions received the 2025 Pierce Dealer of the Year award, recognizing their exceptional sales, profitability and service expansion efforts.
March 31, 2026
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NVFC Fire Service Achievement Awards Recipients Announced
The NVFC's 2026 Fire Service Achievement Awards honor exceptional volunteers and professionals, including lifetime service, health leadership and youth programs.
March 28, 2026
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The State Ethics Commission’s Enforcement Division alleges that Clinton Fire Chief Michael Lutes violated the state’s conflict of interest law in relation to his supervision of his two firefighter sons.
After receiving complaints about his son, the State's Ethics Commission says Clinton Fire Chief Michael Lutes assigned his son to spots which increased his overtime pay.
March 28, 2026
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MEIKO USA Appoints New Director of Sales for MEIKO Protect USA
MEIKO USA has appointed Bjorn Rowland as Director of Sales for MEIKO Protect, focusing on expanding PPE decontamination solutions to improve firefighter safety and reduce carcinogen...
March 24, 2026

Stations

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The cost of the Kingston's new Central firehouse has risen to $10,431,000. The city’s engineer said all bids for the project came in over estimate and among changes to the original plans are a rooftop solar array.
Kingston officials removed a rooftop solar array from plans for a new fire station to save $124,000. They will look for increased federal incentives down the road.
March 28, 2026
Living Conditions Force Closure of Dentsville, SC Fire Station
Columbia-Richland Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins said the firefighters and apparatus have been transferred to other stations.
March 25, 2026
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To celebrate Centennial joining SBM Fire, the departments held a unification ceremony.
Fire departments throughout Minnesota have been consolidating to save money, bolster staffing and enhance service to communities to help with long-term sustainability.
March 23, 2026

Safety & Health

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April 1, 2026
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Firefighters search debris in the ruins of the World Trade Center on Sept. 12.
Data found in 68 boxes the city's Department of Environmental Protection coughed up recently is at the center of the suit.
March 31, 2026
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U.S. Forestry Firefighter Hit by Car at Jackson County, MS, Incident
An 83-year-old man was charged with felony assault for striking the firefighter and driving down the closed Latimer road.
March 30, 2026
Chicago Fire Department
A private service will take place 10 a.m. Tuesday and citizens have been asked to line the route to the funeral site to show support for the family of fallen Chicago Firefighter/EMT Michael Altman.
A private service for Chicago Firefighter/EMT Michael Altman will take place Tuesday, followed by a burial service.
March 29, 2026

Careers & Education

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Judge Orders Reinstatement of Muncie Fire Captain's Credentials
The state can still prohibit Muncie Fire Capt. Troy Dulaney from being a proctor at certification exams.
April 1, 2026
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Carroll County Fire Chief Michael Robinson is asking for more positions as the call volume increases.
The recommended $40 million for Carroll County's fire and EMS funds career staffing and technology as well as assisting volunteer departments with apparatus purchases and station...
March 31, 2026
Williamson, WV Fire Chief Charged in Off-Duty Firearms Incident
A bullet went into an adjacent apartment in the Williamson complex, West Virginia State Police said.
March 30, 2026
Suspect in Custody in Murder of Off-Duty Bridgeport, CT, Firefighter
Bridgeport firefighter Terrence Cramer was found with a gunshot wound early Saturday in Stratford.
March 29, 2026