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Oct. 23, 2026
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Nov. 12, 2026
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Sept. 24, 2026
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May 18-20, 2027
Orlando, FL

Build for the call. Design for the future.

Station Design Conference is the premier educational event dedicated to the efficient, effective, and future-ready design of fire stations, police stations, and public safety facilities. Each year, department leaders, city managers, architects, and project teams come together to learn what it takes to plan, design, fund, and build stations that support operational excellence for decades to come.

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Podcasts

Videos

Firefighters feared the fire on Newport's waterfront may trigger an ammonia leak.
Oct. 26, 2026
St. Lucie County Firefighter Paramedic Austin Hodge died Saturday, 15 months after his brother, also with the department, passed away.
Oct. 26, 2026
The Natrona County Fire Protection District and Mills Fire Department purchased two ambulances and two fire apparatus to prepare for increased call volume during construction ...
Oct. 26, 2026
Encountering heavy fire, Phoenix firefighters called for a second-alarm assignment.
Oct. 23, 2026

Operations & Training

Africa Fire Mission and Metro Chiefs recently joined the Liberia National Fire Service to explore a long-term partnership focused on firefighter training, leadership development...
Oct. 26, 2026
Homeowners feeling vulnerable without coverage are working to establish additional fire districts in Nez Perce County.
Oct. 26, 2026
The effort is to unify fire and EMS services of the cities of Manistee and Onekama and Stronach and Filer townships.
Oct. 23, 2026
A mistrial was declared in June after jurors were deadlocked 10-2 in favor of acquitting the man blamed for the devastating Palisades fire.
Oct. 23, 2026

Leadership

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth District denied city officials' argument to protect the woman who terminated Fire Chief Michael Washington.
Oct. 23, 2026
Two months ago, three St. Lucie County firefighters were fired after using a modified bug zapper on colleagues.
Oct. 22, 2026
UL Research Institutes’ Fire Safety Research Institute leads international Communities of Practice to address critical fire safety challenges through collaborative research, knowledge...
Oct. 21, 2026
Immediately after his arrest, Firefighter Zackary Cooper was terminated by Rhome Fire Rescue.
Oct. 20, 2026

Stations

This station prioritizes emergency response efficiency, firefighter health and community connection through strategic site layout and safety features.
Oct. 20, 2026
This fire station features a thoughtfully planned layout that enhances response times and responder safety through direct connectivity and rapid access features.
Oct. 20, 2026
Designed by WBA Architecture, the station features open communal spaces, strategic layout for privacy and communication and multi-use facilities that serve firefighters and the...
Oct. 20, 2026
Designed with durability and efficiency in mind, the station includes response bays, training facilities and community rooms, while honoring local history and prioritizing firefighter...
Oct. 20, 2026

Safety & Health

RESCUE Intellitech's new video podcast, The Decon Exchange, centers around firefighter cancer and safety.
Oct. 26, 2026
Huntsville firefighters discovered oil particles in their SCBA bottles after training and after raising concerns to the city, the city denied the grievances that were filed for...
Oct. 22, 2026
Fellow Rutland-Dundee Fire Rescue firefighters provided immediate care to their colleague, who was transported to a hospital.
Oct. 22, 2026
Manufacturers, including 3M Scott, Dräger and MSA, are adapting their SCBAs to meet new NFPA standards by integrating modern electronics, enhancing comfort and simplifying decontaminati...
Oct. 22, 2026

Careers & Education

If approved, Chelmsford Firefighter Nicholas Spinale will be eligible for leave from the town without the loss of pay, retroactive to the day he was hurt at the state fire academy...
Oct. 23, 2026
The former firefighter is accused of setting wildfires in Washington County.
Oct. 22, 2026
After an internal investigation, Syracuse fire officials terminated Jeremy W. Warters, 25, accused of raping a victim under 17.
Oct. 20, 2026
Lawyers are challenging the Appeals Court's ruling that Redmond didn't have to make special accommodations for firefighters who refused to be vaccinated.
Oct. 20, 2026