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Florida deputy fire chief racked up $14k in overtime in just six weeks
During the period, former Battalion Chief Jessica Matthews developed several plans and programs, Daytona Beach Fire Chief Dru Driscoll said.
Jan. 13, 2026
LIVE NOW: Firefighters battling huge church fire in Houston
At least one of the three structures burning collapsed, a Houston fire official said.
Jan. 12, 2026
City asked to intervene after SF firefighter's stage 4 lung cancer treatment denied by Blue Shield
"This is a fight, not just for Ken Jones, but for all firefighters in the future who may need lifesaving treatment," said Former San Francisco Fire Chief Jeanine Nicholson.
Jan. 12, 2026
Rescues in Orange, NJ
The fast-moving fire ripped through the East Orange building leaving 36 residents and two firefighters injured.
Jan. 12, 2026

Operations & Training

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Elkhart Brass Advances to Final Round of Tournament
Elkhart Brass has made it to the final round of the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Indiana tournament with voting ending Jan. 15.
Jan. 13, 2026
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Collingswood, NJ Lawsuit Filed
The suit claims the Collingswood mayor should have recused herself from the EMS contract vote since her husband is involved with one of the agencies.
Jan. 12, 2026
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Firefighters found a maze in the Fresno office building, but no one trapped as someone claimed.
Jan. 12, 2026
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The new Zone Zero, passed by San Diego City Council, says nothing flammable can be in the area within a 5- to 35-foot radius of a home. Firefighters says it'll tax their limited resources and homeowners said the measures will be costly.
San Diego City Council enacted the controversial Zone Zero wildfire prevention regulations, focusing on reducing flammables near homes.
Jan. 11, 2026

Leadership

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National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s Prestigious Glatfelter Award Given to Retired New Jersey Fire Chief
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation honored ret. Wildwood, NJ, Fire Chief Daniel Speigel with the Arthur J. Glatfelter Distinguished Service Award.
Jan. 11, 2026
Concerns Over Fatal Fire, Pumper Crash Leads Commissioners Closing Quinlan, TX, Fire Department
The response by Quinlan firefighters to a deadly house fire last year was questioned and a pumper was totaled after an untrained driver was behind the wheel.
Jan. 10, 2026
The 45-page ruling from St. Louis Circuit Judge Joseph Whyte could cost the city of St. Louis more than $1.1 million to compensate the firefighters for lost wages since a February 2022 promotion freeze.
A judge has overturned a four-year promotion freeze in the St. Louis Fire Department and will award damages to 20 firefighters.
Jan. 9, 2026
The Pearland Fire Department is seeking an experienced leader to assume the role of fire chief.
Fire chief applicants are sought to lead the Pearland, TX, Fire Department
Jan. 8, 2026

Stations

Man with Pipe Enters North Fort Myers Fire Station
Surveillance footage captured the man brandishing a metal pipe entering the North Fort Myers station.
Jan. 7, 2026
Teen driving stolen car 'intentionally' crashed into Chesterfield fire station, police say
Bay doors at Hill Fire Station No. 7 sustained extensive damage early Sunday.
Jan. 5, 2026
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A look inside the large workspace at the new Minnesota State Emergency Operations Center in Blaine, MN.
The new 36,650-sq.-ft. EOC in Blaine replaces the outdated facility in St. Paul, incorporating renewable energy systems and solar power to enhance reliability during emergencies...
Jan. 2, 2026
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Firefighters take part in incident command training using both iPads and paper to learn how technology can assist. Improvements with virtual, augmented, and mixed-reality systems, combined with digital twins, are a convergence of technologies that offer the ability for firefighters to train.
Technology author Jason Moore reflects on 2025, and how the fire service is adopting layered safety strategies using data-driven and innovative infrastructure in multiple aspects...
Jan. 2, 2026

Safety & Health

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Lakeland Fire + Safety Achieves NFPA 1970 Certification
Lakeland Fire + Safety achieved its first NFPA 1970 certification with its Ultimate Glow + Leather Firefighting Gloves.
Jan. 13, 2026
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LION Reenters EN-Compliant Firefighting Gear Market
Responding to global demand, LION reenters the EN-compliant firefighting equipment market with high-performance gear designed for diverse environments.
Jan. 13, 2026
Alcohol Suspected in Crash Involving Grand Rapids, MI, Fire Apparatus
A head-on collision occurred when a car struck a Grand Rapids Fire Department pumper that resulted in three people being hospitalized,
Jan. 11, 2026
Motorcyclist Killed in Crash with Cal Fire Firefighter's Vehicle Outside Station
The firefighter was reporting to work at Cal Fire Station 30 from another station when the collision happened.
Jan. 9, 2026

Careers & Education

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The union is requesting additional personnel to be hired in Annapolis.
During a recent fire, a ladder truck remained in an Annapolis station because its crew was on an ambulance.
Jan. 13, 2026
The 2026 Sublette firefighter cadet training program currently has 23 people enrolled, 10 who were in the class last year and want to repeat.
Sublette Assistant Chief Nick Dinges said 16 teens completed the program that builds interest in joining the fire department.
Jan. 9, 2026
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Hiring trained volunteer firefighters to work part-time in Hazelton is one option.
Jan. 8, 2026
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The injuries found on the woman were inconsistent with the chief's claim that she had suffered a seizure, Clark County jurors were told.
Jan. 8, 2026