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Your department's ISO rating can do more than measure performance—it can help unlock funding, staffing, and operational improvements. Join two veteran fire chiefs to learn how...
July 20, 2026
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As fire departments continue to focus on firefighter health and safety around fireground contaminants, this eHandbook dives into current and evolving firefighter PPE decontamination...
June 18, 2026
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May 14, 2026
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March 26, 2026

Podcasts

Videos

'It's about inclusion,' St. Lucie County, FL, Firefighter Said after Termination for Hazing
After using a modified bug zapper to shock colleagues, three St. Lucie County firefighters were terminated, while two others were suspended.
July 20, 2026
New tropical storm watch after weekend's dangerous flooding
Motorists clung to the side of a Queens overpass until firefighters managed to reach them.
July 20, 2026
Houston Assistant Chief Tapped to Lead Wichita, KS, Fire Department
When Michael Mire, a nearly 30-year veteran of the Houston Fire Department, takes the helm next month, he'll be faced with deteriorating stations and staff shortages.
July 17, 2026
Female Teen Dies After Falling From Big Bear Dam Bridge
After resuscitative efforts failed, Big Bear firefighters hoisted the teen's body from the rocky bed to the bridge.
July 17, 2026

Operations & Training

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Cleveland was hazy Thursday from Canadian wildfire smoke.
“Thanks to Canada’s failed leadership, Ohio’s skies are seeing the worst pollution on record and Ohioans across the state are being subjected to hazardous conditions – we will...
July 17, 2026
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SFPE Debuts 6th Edition of Handbook of Fire Protection Engineering
The SFPE Handbook's sixth edition addresses critical issues like lithium-ion battery fires, sustainable fire protection strategies and risk analysis.
July 17, 2026
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Ricochet, NVFC Offer PPE to Volunteer Fire Departments
Ricochet and the NVFC collaborate to provide essential PPE to volunteer emergency responders through a structured grant program.
July 17, 2026
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Haze from Canadian fires obscures the view of the skyline looking down Woodward Avenue in Detroit on July 15.
Minneapolis was second followed by Toronto, according to a Swiss air quality technology company.
July 16, 2026

Leadership

Pittsburgh Fire Chief Darryl Jones to retire after city reviews bureau's management
"This is not the end of my career; it is just the end of a chapter. Time to turn the page," Pittsburgh Fire Chief Darryl Jones said.
July 16, 2026
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Rural Deltana Volunteer Fire Department officers learned their insurance policies had been canceled, forcing them to shut down.
July 15, 2026
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Retired Prince George's County, MD, Firefighter who Sexually Abused Teens, Walks Free
"You don't care at all," Judge Gladys Weatherspoon told retired Firefighter John Inman, who abused teens in the Hyattsville fire station.
July 15, 2026
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Impasse Continues Between Volunteer Fire Companies and Norwich, CT
“The city has once again chosen to conduct negotiations through the media, rather than complete the private discussions already underway,” Yantic fire officials wrote in a statement...
July 14, 2026

Stations

Columbus fire stations struggle with broken air conditioning during extreme heat
It was 80 degrees in one Columbus fire station, and much higher on the second floor, where crews sleep.
July 17, 2026
Paramedic accused of lewd acts faces plea deal offer (GRAPHIC)
Christopher Carroll, 36, is accused of masturbating in an ambulance, on equipment, in a pot of chili and in bottles of juice and soap.
July 10, 2026
Burnin' Down the House
'Burnin' Down the House' is a documentary that looks into the real conditions inside aging firehouses, from water damage and asbestos to mold.
Filmmaker Tommy Dwyer, rooted in a family of firefighters, sheds light on the physical and mental toll of firefighters from conditions in aging fire stations in "Burnin' Down ...
July 9, 2026
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The Grassy Fork Volunteer Fire Department's fireworks sales began in 2011 to address financial challenges and have since funded a new fire station, trucks and equipment.
Fireworks purchases significantly contributed to the growth of the Grassy Fork Volunteer Fire Department, funding new stations and equipment.
July 9, 2026

Safety & Health

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Streamlight Enhances Vantage Helmet Light
The Streamlight Vantage helmet light offers improved ergonomics, increased candela and easy battery swaps, making it ideal for firefighting environments.
July 17, 2026
Mental Health Programs Now Available to New Hampshire Volunteer Responders
New Hampshire is the first state in the country to extend a program to volunteer firefighters and EMTs.
July 16, 2026
'Seriously, we're encased in flames now,' Canadian Railroader Says as Massive Wildfire Surrounds Train
The crew trapped aboard the Canadian National Railway train in Armstrong, ON, was safely evacuated.
July 16, 2026
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After Response, Deep Creek Lake, MD, Firefighter Dies of Cardiac Event
Deep Creek Volunteer Fire Company Chief Engineer Eugene Cervi died hours after he assisted at a water rescue.
July 15, 2026

Careers & Education

Harford County, MD, Volunteer Responders to Get Hike in Benefits
The Harford County Council overrode the county executive's veto to push the funds for 787 fire and EMS volunteers.
July 17, 2026
Ex-Fire Chief, Deputy Chief Sue Stavely, AB, for Wrongful Termination
The two claim they were fired after raising safety concerns in the Stavely Volunteer Fire Department.
July 17, 2026
Wildfires in historic Fontainebleau forest near Paris in July 2026
About 850 firefighters are involved in the forest fire operations south of Paris.
July 15, 2026
A flag flies outside Wabasha Fire Department in honor of two firefighters killed in a boat collision Saturday night.
“We are grateful to our first responder community, especially the Wabasha Fire Department who supported the search and rescue operations even while this tragedy hit hard on a ...
July 15, 2026