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May 14, 2026
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March 26, 2026
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March 13, 2026
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Feb. 27, 2026

Podcasts

Videos

Massive fire hits Medline Industries facility in Tracy; surrounding warehouses evacuated
Tracy Fire Chief Randall Bradley said firefighters encountered water issues and explosions during the operation that will continue for days.
June 12, 2026
Pentagon returns to 'normal operations' after air quality issue prompted alarm
Some staffers were ordered to shelter-in-place while others were evacuated from the Pentagon.
June 11, 2026
CFD battles extra-alarm apartment building fire on South Side
Crews in Chicago quickly started protecting exposures as well as hitting the flames in the main building.
June 11, 2026
Fort Smith Fire Chief opts to close Pumper 11, eliminates several positions
Fort Smith Fire Chief Darrell Clark called it one of the toughest decisions of his career.
June 11, 2026

Operations & Training

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Grim Details Emerge about Deadly Implosion at Longview, WA, Paper Mill
“We need rescue units, fire department, everyone,” a plant worker told the 9-1-1 dispatcher, who assured him that Longview and Cowlitz 2 firefighters were responding.
June 11, 2026
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Federal Jurors Hear Theories about Origin of Palisades Fire
Prosecutors said an AI-generated image of a burning city was found on the phone of Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of starting the Palisades fire.
June 11, 2026
Child, two others in critical condition after fire leaves families displaced
Columbus firefighters said they were short-handed and took a while to reach the house.
June 10, 2026
Blast at Baltimore Wastewater Treatment Plant Injures Workers
An electrical malfunction likely sparked the explosion, Baltimore Fire Chief James Wallance said.
June 10, 2026

Leadership

17 Gaines Township Fire Department employees walk out
Despite overwhelming support from firefighters, Interim Fire Chief Scott Mangrum didn't get the job.
June 11, 2026
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Wildfire Impact on Pristine Santa Rosa Island, CA, Investigated
"It's not like we have fire engines out there...We had to rely on hotshot crews and small 10-person teams," said Kelly Singer, acting deputy fire chief of the U.S. Wildland Fire...
June 10, 2026
Ex-Gregg Township, IN, Deputy Fire Chief Hid Cameras in Station
A victim said Gregg Township fire officials encouraged her to retract her accusations about the incident.
June 10, 2026
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San Jose Firefighter Pocketed Over $1M in Overtime in Three Years
In 2025, San Jose Fire Engineer Spence Piercy earned $437,337 in overtime last year, twice his base pay.
June 9, 2026

Stations

Columbus, OH, OKs
“It’s like the fire department needs surgery and we’re putting a band-aid on it," said Kayleigh Smith, the daughter of a retired Columbus captain.
June 9, 2026
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The Taftville Fire Department was shuttered by the city of Norwich, with the mayor saying the department did not follow operational policies and created safety concerns.
After 109 years of service, the Taftville Fire Company's station and apparatus were seized by Norwich officials.
June 7, 2026
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Station Design Conference 2027 will take place at the Renaissance at SeaWorld in Orlando, FL. The 1-on-One Sessions will be held May 17 and the conference and expo takes place May 18-20.
This year's Station Design Conference featured more than 40 classes, 100 exhibitors and four days of networking focused on fire and police facility design.
June 4, 2026
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The 2026 Firehouse Innovation Awards will recognize the most groundbreaking solutions, products and services that enhance the way fire departments provide critical services to their communities.
The 2026 Firehouse Innovation Awards honor groundbreaking products and services that enhance fire and rescue operations, encouraging manufacturers to showcase their latest products...
June 3, 2026

Safety & Health

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Seelyville Fire Chief Dies after Final Call
On Monday night after assisting a patient, Seelyville Fire Chief Harold Osborn, 51, collapsed and died.
June 10, 2026
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New Haven, CT, Firefighter/Paramedic Mourned after Dying During Surgery
"More New Haveners are alive and well thanks to Firefighter (Paramedic Thomas) Kochera," said Mayor Justin Elicker.
June 9, 2026
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Suit Filed in '25 Fatal Crash Involving Columbia-Richland, SC, Pumper
Carolyn Collins was killed when her vehicle was hit by the Columbia-Richland fire truck headed north in the southbound lane.
June 9, 2026
Rail car carrying lithium batteries catches fire in Southern California's Cajon Pass
The fire that burned for 14 hours started while the rail car on the Cajon Pass was being burglarized.
June 9, 2026

Careers & Education

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Baltimore County, MD, Firefighter Indicted for Attempted Rape of Co-worker
Firefighter Xavier Dove was suspended from operations in Baltimore and Howard counties after his arrest last month.
June 9, 2026
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SFPE Reveals Program and Speakers for 2026 Annual Conference & Expo
The 2026 SFPE Annual Conference & Expo in Atlanta, Oct. 6-8, offers fire safety professionals a platform to network and learn about emerging technologies.
June 8, 2026
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Electronic Devices in Play in Deadly Pedestrian Crash Involving Cottleville, MO, Fire Captain
While responding in a department vehicle, the Cottleville Fire Protection District captain was using three electronic devices when he hit and killed a woman, who was on her cell...
June 8, 2026
Firehouse's Mentor Monday: Finding Your Way Into Your Crew
Chief Jacob Johnson continues his mini-series on advice for rookies, and talks about strategies on how to get to know your crew and vice versa.
June 8, 2026