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Feb. 24, 2026
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Nov. 17, 2025
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Videos

Firefighter falls through second floor, lands on another firefighter in burning Franklin County home
One civilian was rescued via ladder from the house by Franklin firefighters.
Jan. 8, 2026
A look from Skyview9 at the Washington Avenue Bridge collapse
The area 9-1-1 center was flooded with calls from Wheeling residents who heard a 'thunderous boom.'
Jan. 8, 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
Lillian Bonsignore, a 31-year veteran of the FDNY, sworn in as Department's 37th Fire Commissioner
"A commissioner's greatest duty isn't to command the fire, but to protect and empower the hands that fight it," FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore said.
Jan. 7, 2026

Operations & Training

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Firefighters want to remove vegetation from a 300-acre high-risk area above the Blackhawk community.
San Ramon Valley fire officials say crews are being blocked from removing vegetation from a high-risk area.
Jan. 8, 2026
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Los Angeles Fire Chief Jaime Moore
“It is now clear that multiple drafts were edited to soften language and reduce explicit criticism of department leadership in that final report,” Los Angeles Fire Chief Jaime...
Jan. 8, 2026
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Firefighters were surrounded by raging flames in Palisades on Jan. 7, 2025.
Citizens were allowed to sue for pain and suffering of loved ones following the deadly 2025 fires.
Jan. 7, 2026
Scarborough now has three full-time fire stations with addition of ambulance
Firefighters pushed an ambulance into the Black Point station during a ceremony.
Jan. 6, 2026

Leadership

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St. Paul Fire Chief Butch Inks, right, shares a laugh with Assistant Chief Anthony Farina before the start of the St. Paul Fire Academy Class of 2025-B graduation ceremony last month.
"This job will disrupt your life," St. Paul Fire Chief Butch Inks said, urging firefighters to take care of themselves.
Jan. 7, 2026
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When incident commanders develop themselves and their crews based on the right people with the right equipment in the right place at the right time with the right mindset, the complexity, depth and motion of their work results in harmonious teamwork.
Bradley Feely reminds incident commanders that they are are responsible for ensuring that they have the right people and that those people have the right equipment in the right...
Jan. 2, 2026
Strong fire department leaders are visible, honest and accountable, thus aiding their organization’s success at recruiting and retaining members.
Matthew Koch explains why the performance, morale and accountability of a fire department and the organization's capability to recruit and retain members are direct outcomes of...
Jan. 2, 2026
Documents Detail Probe that Led to Cincinnati Assistant Fire Chief's Termination
Cincinnati officials released documents detailing the termination of Assistant Fire Chief Sherman Smith, who was accused of sharing confidential emails.
Jan. 2, 2026

Stations

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
Columbus firefighters push for enhanced security after vehicle vandalism at station
The vandalism and thefts from vehicles occurred in other areas of Columbus not just at fire stations.
Dec. 26, 2025

Safety & Health

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INNOTEX Partners with NAFECO
INNOTEX's new partnership puts NAFECO as its newest dealer partner in Texas and Florida.
Jan. 6, 2026
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GALLS Enhances Presence in the Southeast
With the acquisition of DesignLab, GALLS will expand its public safety market leadership in the Southeast.
Jan. 6, 2026
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LION Safety Solutions Makes Expansion into Florida
With the acquisition of Florida PPE Services, LION Safety Solutions will serve more fire departments across Florida and the Southeast.
Jan. 6, 2026
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"Saving and protecting the lives of our firefighters is a top priority," IL Sen. Cristina Castro said.
Jan. 6, 2026

Careers & Education

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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
Columbus fire chief Jeffrey Happ resigns amid disciplinary charges
Columbus Fire Chief Jeffrey Happ was scrutinized for failing to hold a firefighter accountable for a rig crash that claimed a civilian.
Jan. 7, 2026
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Greenmount Community Fire Chief Darrell Cornett Jr. was arrested at his fire department during a New Year's Day dinner.
Jan. 6, 2026
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Retired San Diego Deputy Chief Ben Holman
In 1951, Ben Holman was told he was going to be the Jackie Robinson of the San Diego Fire Department.
Jan. 5, 2026