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Podcasts

Videos

One Dead, Several Injured in Queens, NY, 5-Alarm Blaze
FDNY firefighters were among those injured in the deadly Queens fire Saturday.
July 25, 2026
Washington D.C. Firefighter Struck by Fire Apparatus at Scene
A D.C. firefighter was seriously injured and flown to the hospital after being struck by a ladder truck.
July 23, 2026
Discussion on Hazing Discipline in St. Lucie County, FL, May be Coming
The terminated firefighters said the punishment went too far and Union President Ryan Sapp said fire district leaders have reached out in an effort to avoid a court battle.
July 23, 2026
New video shows alleged attack on federal building in New York City
The U.S. Army veteran was quickly detained after setting off fireworks as well as igniting gasoline at the Manhattan federal building.
July 23, 2026

Operations & Training

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Fourth U.S. Forest Service Firefighter Dies of Injuries from CO Burnover
Wildland Firefighter Nathan Matthews, 43, died of burns suffered in the June 27 incident that claimed three fellow Rifle Helitack crew members.
July 25, 2026
Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times
The The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued its first citation Thursday and is requiring that the company remove the approximately 85 million pounds of food rotting inside the Boyle Heights warehouse.
The owner of a Boyle Heights cold storage warehouse is being fined $500 daily because of rotting food that's bringing flies and rats to the neighborhood.
July 25, 2026
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The Fire Service Scoop: Blackline Safety at the FIFA World Cup, SFPE's Updated Handbook
Recent headlines from around the fire service include a Ricochet and NVFC partnership, Blackline Safety at the FIFA World Cup and upgrades to Streamlight products.
July 24, 2026
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The proposal for injured federal first responders, including firefighters, would mean they would continue to earn the enhanced retirement credit associated with the previous job if they move to a new position.
The proposal will allow federal firefighters and other emergency personnel to retain their higher retirement contributions and early retirement options if moved to different positions...
July 24, 2026

Leadership

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Earlier this month, Eldgridge Fire Department leaders told city council that the trust between the city and fire department had broken down following negotiations and now the city has taken over leadership of the department.
The Eldridge City Council voted to take over the volunteer fire department, citing the need for professional management and oversight.
July 24, 2026
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New Baltimore County battalion chiefs push a command vehicle into the Dundalk fire station.
Heretofore, three battalion chiefs covered 600 square-miles of fire and EMS response area in Baltimore County.
July 23, 2026
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Piseco, NY, Fire Chief Steve Woehrle answered his final alarm.
Prior to leading the Piseco Fire Department, Steve Woehrle was fire chief in Elmsford.
July 22, 2026
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Last year, New Jersey dodged a bullet when a major wildfire hit.
Archaic wildfire methods, a lack of training on the local level and insufficient staffing are among New Jersey's deficiencies, wildfire officials say.
July 21, 2026

Stations

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Marion, IA, Fire Station No. 1 Implements Natural Light UniQuad Systems
The Marion Fire Station No. 1's UniQuad translucent wall systems provide balanced natural light, minimizing glare and heat gain while maintaining privacy during training and exercises...
July 22, 2026
Long-Shuttered Oakland, CA, Firehouse Damaged by Fire
Firefighters left the Montclair station more than three decades ago amid structural integrity concerns.
July 22, 2026
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Bay City Fire Chief Kurt Corradi said he doesn't feel comfortable having crews work in the station as PFAS was found in the ground, but others challenge the danger.
July 21, 2026
City Absorbs Eldridge, IA, Volunteer Fire Company
The city also plans to hire a fire chief, supervise volunteers and modify the Eldridge firehouse.
July 21, 2026

Safety & Health

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A lawyer crtiically injured after she was hit by a volunteer firefighter who was driving his personal pickup truck to a fire Monday.
Solvay firefighter Ryan Lewis was responding to a nearby fire when he hit and seriously injured a woman crossing the street,
July 24, 2026
Spokane Fire Department
The Spokane Council voted 6-1 to approve another $200,000 to fight the lawsuit brought by firefighters who were fired over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. This brings the city's costs to $885,000 to defend the lawsuit.
Spokane's City Council voted 6-1 to provide an additional $200,000 to defend against a lawsuit from firefighters fired over their COVID-19 vaccine refusal.
July 24, 2026
Quincy unveils new gear for firefighters free of cancer-causing 'forever chemicals'
"It's been incredibly rewarding to see firefighters turn in their old gear," Quincy Fire Chief Gary Smyth said.
July 22, 2026
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Rigs Sans Air Conditioning Leave Baltimore Firefighters Sweating while Responding
“Our members are routinely exposed to dangerous cab temperatures exceeding 100°F,” IAFF Union President Josh Fannon wrote.
July 22, 2026

Careers & Education

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The U.S. Fire Administrator's Summit on Fire Prevention and Control is set for Sept. 15.
The one-day conference will be held at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, MD.
July 23, 2026
Albemarle County, VA, Program Aims to Help Responders, Others with Housing Costs
County officials say they feel it's important for Albemarle firefighters, EMS crews and police to live where they serve.
July 22, 2026
Pennington County commissioner seeks public input on rural ambulance service funding dispute
Pennington County officials are looking for the money even though EMS in not considered an essential service in the state.
July 21, 2026
Reno, NV, Fire Chief May Soon Have Two Bosses
A proposed agreement would have Reno Fire Chief David Cochran also leading the Sparks Fire Department.
July 20, 2026