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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
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
Fire forces ICU patient evacuations at Boston Medical Center in Brighton
Boston Fire Chief Paul Burke said evacuations were still underway Wednesday morning, with firefighters, hospital staff and emergency responders helping patients down the stairs...
April 15, 2026
Hickman Fire Chief Investigated after Lunging at Man Recording Meeting
The tripod holding the recording device crashed to the floor when Hickman Fire Chief John Amberg charged.
April 15, 2026

Operations & Training

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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
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
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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
While off-duty, Lt. Matthew MacDonald rescued two homeowners from a house fire and prevented further spread.
Sudbury, MA, Lt. Matthew MacDonald discovered a house fire in Atkinson, NH, called 9-1-1 to report the fire and rescued two residents.
April 16, 2026

Leadership

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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
Katy Kildee, The Detroit News
Four Grand Blanc Township firefighters claim that their efforts to advocate for their fire chief led to discriminatory hiring practices, retaliation and obstacles in their pursuit of full-time firefighter positions.
Following a tragic church attack, Grand Blanc Township firefighters allege they faced retaliation when advocating for their fire chief.
April 14, 2026
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Firehouse's Mentor Monday: Department Banquets are Important
This Firehouse's Mentor Monday, Chief Jacob Johnson talks about how to honor members in your fire department based off of a viewer question.
April 13, 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
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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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Bill Rosales, left, and Jason Fuggiti were high school friends who enjoyed music and skateboarding.
The two were friends in high school before going their separate ways to become firefighters in Chicago and Bolingbrook.
April 17, 2026
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Due to a camera in the garbage truck's compaction area, the driver was able to save a man who was inside the truck.
A Modesto garbage truck driver prevented a potential tragedy when he discovered a heavily intoxicated man trapped inside the truck’s compaction area through an onboard camera....
April 16, 2026
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Greely County Fire & Rescue firefighter Carl 'Levi' Evans died April 8. He fell ill during a fire department training event.
Greely County Fire & Rescue firefighter Carl "Levi" Evans suffered a medical emergency during training.
April 15, 2026
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Lakeland Fire + Safety's New Structural Firefighting Boot
Lakeland Industries has introduced the FireFlex Elite-L100, a firefighting boot certified under NFPA 1970 2025 standards, emphasizing enhanced protection, durability and mobility...
April 15, 2026

Careers & Education

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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
Dallas Sues Former Firefighter for $127,000 They Paid Him Following Resignation
Ivan Gonzales resigned from Dallas Fire-Rescue in 2023, but the city paid him nearly two years of salary because of administrative errors, the lawsuit claims.
April 14, 2026
Two-thirds of Wales, ME, Firefighters Quit, Citing Leadership Issues
Eleven firefighters turned in their gear after Wales Fire Chief Scott Dimmick refused to resign.
April 13, 2026