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Podcasts

Videos

Mama Bear, Cubs Rescued from Cistern in La Verne, CA
'Operation Care Bear' involved Los Angeles County, La Verne rescue technicians as well as state wildlife officers.
Aug. 31, 2026
Lithium-Ion Battery Eyed in Deadly Brooklyn Blaze: FDNY
FDNY crews contained the fire to the teen's 12th-floor apartment.
Aug. 31, 2026
Big rig dangles off bridge on I-80 near the California-Nevada line
The driver was treated by Truckee firefighters and flown to a trauma center for treatment.
Aug. 30, 2026
T-Shirt Press Blamed for Fire That Damaged Kentucky State Fair Exhibits
A fire caused by an unattended machine at the Kentucky State Fair damaged booths that destroyed a significant amount of vendor inventory.
Aug. 29, 2026

Operations & Training

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Officer Dies Evacuating Residents from Oklahoma Wildfire
The last contact U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Officer David Taylor, 36, had with dispatchers was when he was going door to door to warn residents.
Aug. 30, 2026
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A firefighter operates at the Camp Fire in 2018.
The legislation creates requirements for attorneys seeking to represent California wildfire victims and changes how the state reponds to help.
Aug. 30, 2026
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Federal Firefighting Resources Diverted to Small Fire near Idaho Ranch of Trump Official
Nine aircraft were sent to a small fire near the ranch of Under Secretary of Agriculture for Natural Resources and Environment Michael Boren.
Aug. 30, 2026
Details Released about Suspension Shawnee Township, OH, Fire Chief
Fire Chief Austin Miller was placed on paid leave May 11 by Shawnee Township amid a probe about administrative issues.
Aug. 29, 2026

Leadership

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Ogdensburg, NY, Fire Chief Supports Five Firefighter Shifts
The firefighters' union is opposed to the decision of Ogdensburg officials not to pay overtime to fill vacancies.
Aug. 28, 2026
Veteran Firefighter Named Interim Fire Chief in Fort Worth, TX
Assistant Chief James Horton has been on the job in Fort Worth for 28 years.
Aug. 27, 2026
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The IAFF Local 64 firefighters claimed their First Amendment rights were violated by a rule prohibiting them from speaking to local officials.
The local IAFF alleged in the federal suit they are forbidden to talk to Wyandotte County officials about safety concerns.
Aug. 27, 2026
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A smoke column rises from the northwest edge of the Little Giant Fire.
The group shot of the 11 firefighters with the racist flag at the Little Giant wildfire was a "poor choice," a National Guard spokesperson said.
Aug. 27, 2026

Stations

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Cuba firefighters ran into the smokey station to get apparatus and equipment out.
While grabbing gear and equipment inside the smokey station, Cuba Fire Capt. Joseph Siedel suffered a heat-related incident.
Aug. 18, 2026
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Haywood Rescue Squad Chief Jared Pless said he's frustrated with how the need to take over their longtime building for the new Canton fire station has played out.
Haywood Rescue Squad's longstanding building in Canton is being repurposed for the fire department's flood-resistant station.
Aug. 18, 2026
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Former firefighters and longtime residents want to preserve the downtown Apex firehouse.
Apex is moving Engine 1 from while residents and officials discuss options including renovating or demolishing historic Fire Station 1.
Aug. 18, 2026
In Quarters: Morgan Hill, CA, Butterfield Fire Station
The Morgan Hill Butterfield Fire Station features a fully electric, solar-powered microgrid, innovative design and community-oriented amenities.
Aug. 18, 2026

Safety & Health

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U.S. Forest Service firefighters burn forest debris in the Angeles National Forest in 2023 as part of the service's forest management practices. A new bill allows for federal firefighters to qualify for 25 percent hazard pay under when conducting prescribed burns.
The Office of Personnel Management expanded hazard pay eligibility for federal firefighters during prescribed fire activities because of the similar risks.
Aug. 29, 2026
Queensland, AU, Fire Department Admits Firefighters at LODD Blaze Didn't Have Effective Radios
The same type of radio Queensland Firefighter Izabell 'Izzy' Nash was using when she was killed in 2023 is still being used.
Aug. 28, 2026
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burned knee pads of firefighter who knelt on hot embers during a training
Collin Hofschulte recalls advice from FDNY that he first considered impractical but later realized is valid after sustaining burns to his knees.
Aug. 27, 2026
The SAUNA Protocol That Saved 9/11 Survivors (Full Documentary)
The niacin-sauna detoxification protocol is discussed in the documentary released Thursday.
Aug. 27, 2026

Careers & Education

First Responders Foundation
The First Responders Foundation reaches out to support those who answer the calls.
The First Responders Foundation was created to honor an AirCare paramedic killed in a helicopter crash in Madison County, MS.
Aug. 27, 2026
Personnel counseled after ladder truck travels to Pilates class while on duty
The firefighters and officers who authorized the 20 mile excursion were counseled, a Jackson Fire Rescue spokesperson said.
Aug. 26, 2026
Ex-Delaware County volunteer fire chief convicted after shouting racist slur at Black woman
The former Sharon Hill assistant fire chief, using a forklift to unload Christmas trees, shouted racial slurs at a woman while threatening her.
Aug. 25, 2026
Firehouse's Mentor Monday: Mistakes That Make You a Better Leader
In this week's Firehouse's Mentor Monday, Chief Jacob Johnson answers a viewer's question about the biggest mistake he's made as a leader.
Aug. 24, 2026