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Podcasts

Videos

White Mills volunteer firefighter charged with DUI after crashing tanker while responding to call
The White Mills tanker was responding to a fire when it slid off the road and hit a pole.
Jan. 14, 2026
Connecticut fire service veteran dies unexpectedly off-duty
Bristol Fire Equipment Technician Jason 'Jay' Kelly coordinated the state's PFAS buyback program.
Jan. 13, 2026
Shawnee Fire Chief Austin Miller returning Tuesday, January 13 after seven-month absence
Fire Chief Austin Miller, exonerated of alleged wrongdoing, said he's excited to be back serving the Shawnee community.
Jan. 13, 2026
Huge barge fire on Mobile River
Efforts to quell the flames by Mobile Fire Rescue crews and the U.S. Coast Guard have been unsuccessful.
Jan. 13, 2026

Operations & Training

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Los Angeles Fire Chief Jaime Moore
“My efforts need to be pointed toward fixing things, not looking back and trying to point blame at anybody,” Los Angeles Fire Chief Jaime Moore said.
Jan. 14, 2026
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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
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
Rescues in Orange, NJ
The fast-moving fire ripped through the East Orange building leaving 36 residents and two firefighters injured.
Jan. 12, 2026

Leadership

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
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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

Stations

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MagneGrip's AFG Applications Now Open
MagneGrip's Assistance to Firefighters Grant applications have opened to help fire departments with funding for source capture exhaust removal and air purification systems.
Jan. 14, 2026
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

Safety & Health

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Opponents told officials Los Angeles County firefighters are against a proposed storage site near occupied stations.
Jan. 14, 2026
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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
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

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
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
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Hiring trained volunteer firefighters to work part-time in Hazelton is one option.
Jan. 8, 2026