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Wildfires in historic Fontainebleau forest near Paris in July 2026
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Podcasts

Videos

Urgent rescues after boat sinks off San Francisco’s infamous Alcatraz Island
The search for the missing passengers continues, San Francisco Fire Chief Dean Crispen said.
July 15, 2026
A flag flies outside Wabasha Fire Department in honor of two firefighters killed in a boat collision Saturday night.
“We are grateful to our first responder community, especially the Wabasha Fire Department who supported the search and rescue operations even while this tragedy hit hard on a ...
July 15, 2026
Bison Attack Survivor Speaks out on Dangerous Encounter
Carl McDaniel, who suffered a fractured femur when he was tossed into the air, said the bison became agitated when a driver honked his truck horn.
July 14, 2026
Crews briefly pulled from Claremont Fire over unexploded military ordnance
Wildland firefighters have re-engaged at the Claremont Fire but outside the hazardous ordnance fields.
July 14, 2026

Operations & Training

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Impasse Continues Between Volunteer Fire Companies and Norwich, CT
“The city has once again chosen to conduct negotiations through the media, rather than complete the private discussions already underway,” Yantic fire officials wrote in a statement...
July 14, 2026
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Observers wait along the shoreline of the Fall Lake entry point to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness as paddlers approach to evacuate on Monday near Ely.
The rare closure and evacuation order came Monday as more than a dozen forest fires in and around the Superior National Forest grew.
July 14, 2026
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A drone captured the damage to the massive warehouse in Boyle Heights neighborhood that burned last month.
Though intended to protect firefighters from shock, some shutdown devices have also been linked to increased fire risk on solar panels.
July 14, 2026
Pilot Killed During Ouray, CO, Wildfire Operation Identified
A procession of fire and law enforcement vehicles escorted the body of Fire Aviation Pilot Nicholas Dale, 56, from Gunnison to Grand Junction on Monday.
July 14, 2026

Leadership

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Retired Prince George's County, MD, Firefighter who Sexually Abused Teens, Walks Free
"You don't care at all," Judge Gladys Weatherspoon told retired Firefighter John Inman, who abused teens in the Hyattsville fire station.
July 15, 2026
East Chicago, IN, Firefighters Get $1.2M in First Amendment Suit
The firefighters said they faced retaliation from the East Chicago mayor when they backed his opponent.
July 14, 2026
Maple Grove fire chief charged with allegedly sexually assaulting a teenager
The alleged incident occurred in 2017 when Maddison M. Zikmund was a firefighter with the Spring Lake Park-Blaine-Mounds View Fire Department.
July 13, 2026
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Orlando Fire Chief Jason Revoldt, shown left, is retiring shortly after his appointment. The reason for his departure is undisclosed.
Jason Revoldt, Orlando's fire chief for just six months, unexpectedly retired, with no disciplinary issues cited.
July 9, 2026

Stations

Paramedic accused of lewd acts faces plea deal offer (GRAPHIC)
Christopher Carroll, 36, is accused of masturbating in an ambulance, on equipment, in a pot of chili and in bottles of juice and soap.
July 10, 2026
Burnin' Down the House
'Burnin' Down the House' is a documentary that looks into the real conditions inside aging firehouses, from water damage and asbestos to mold.
Filmmaker Tommy Dwyer, rooted in a family of firefighters, sheds light on the physical and mental toll of firefighters from conditions in aging fire stations in "Burnin' Down ...
July 9, 2026
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The Grassy Fork Volunteer Fire Department's fireworks sales began in 2011 to address financial challenges and have since funded a new fire station, trucks and equipment.
Fireworks purchases significantly contributed to the growth of the Grassy Fork Volunteer Fire Department, funding new stations and equipment.
July 9, 2026
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July 8, 2026

Safety & Health

Pilot Killed when Plane Crashes During Ouray, CO, Wildfire Operation
The pilot's death near Ouray comes just over two weeks after three federal firefighters were killed in a wildfire in western Colorado.
July 13, 2026
Slocum Volunteer Fire Department mourning loss of Safety Chief Dan Hernandez
Funeral services for Slocum Fire Safety Chief Dan Hernandez will be held July 17.
July 13, 2026
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Firefighter Robert "Bobby" Reider, 23, was remembered for his dedication and passion to serve the Malaga community.
July 13, 2026
Firefighters Hurt, Rigs Destroyed at Chelan Hills, WA, Wildfire
"It's the mental emotional healing that's going to take a long time," said South Pend Oreille Fire Rescue Chief Shane Stocking.
July 10, 2026

Careers & Education

Courtesy of Gary Ludwig
Longtime Firehouse EMS columnist Gary Ludwig, left, with actor Randoph Mantooth, who played Los Angeles County Firefighter/Paramedic John Gage on 'Emergency!'.
Randolph Mantooth, who played firefighter/paramedic John Gage on the television show "Emergency" passed away Thursday.
July 11, 2026
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Inmates walk to a training area to cut logs at the Growlersburg Conservation Camp near Georgetown.
Inmates who've served on the front lines would be given hiring preference by CAL FIRE, if the bill passes.
July 10, 2026
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A bill passed by the Idaho legislators last year allows agencies to merge to boost firefighter responses.
July 8, 2026
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As layoffs loom for San Diego firefighters, a helicopter joined the search for the missing son of a retired fire chief.
The mission to search for the son of a retired San Diego fire chief of air operations came after the budget called for cutting firefighter positions.
July 8, 2026