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Podcasts

Videos

Firefighters Hurt Battling Wildfire in Rought Terrain in San Bernardino, CA, Mountains
Two CAL FIRE firefighters were injured when they were hit by a large rock that rolled down the burning hillside.
July 29, 2026
Los Angeles County Fire Lifeguards Make Nearly 2K Rescues in One Weekend
As Tropical Storm Fausto caused high surf last weekend, Los Angeles County lifeguards made a record 1,950 rescues.
July 29, 2026
Menasha, WI, Fire Station Destroyed by Tornado
Several rigs in Fox Crossing Fire Station 41 were buried by sheet metal and other debris.
July 28, 2026
20th cadet taken to hospital by mother after youth academy illness
Anne Arundel County firefighters tested for carbon monoxide, but no concerning readings were found.
July 28, 2026

Operations & Training

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Seven workers were killed when a fireworks plant exploded in Esparto.
The suit was filed by the families of the seven men killed in the 2025 Esparto explosion.
July 28, 2026
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Present at the PEPCON plant were an estimated 4,500 tons of ammonium perchlorate, a powerful compound found in solid fuel rocket boosters used for NASA space shuttles.
After being thrown several feet in the air, Henderson Capt. Don Griffie worked through the day with glass in his eyes.
July 28, 2026
Rescuers search for contractors stuck in Illinois storm drain
Downers Grove firefighters were hampered in the recovery operation by high water after a storm.
July 28, 2026
Firefighters hurt fighting Turf Valley townhouse fire
Firefighters took a defensive position due to the instability of the townhouse in the Turf Valley area.
July 27, 2026

Leadership

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The bartender admitted to taking $80,000 from winning tickets at the Friendship Fire Company.
Tamas Topos, who was redeeming winning tickets for himself, was ordered to pay $85,000 to the Friendship Fire Company.
July 29, 2026
Sidelined Livingston, MT, Fire Chief Sues to Get Back to Work
After speaking out about the needs of Livingston Fire Rescue, Fire Chief Josh Chabalowski was placed on leave.
July 28, 2026
Probe of Overdose Death of Nashville, TN, Firefighter Uncovers Leadership Issues in Station
The captain's demotion for violations was not related to the cocaine overdose death of Nashville Firefighgter Wayne Barry, investigators said.
July 27, 2026
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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

Stations

Orange County Department of Emergency Services.
Coldenham, NY, Fire Station Destroyed; Rigs Damaged
Five Coldenham firefighters suffered minor injuries moving apparatus out of the burning bay.
July 28, 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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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

Safety & Health

Birmingham, AL, Firefighters Call Mayday at Structure Fire
Two of the three Birmingham firefighters injured suffered burns, Lt. Catina Williams said.
July 27, 2026
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
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“If those workers put themselves out on the line, then it is only fair that we take care of those workers as well,” bill sponsor Rep. Lou Correa, D-Santa Ana, CA, said. In addition to streamlining approval of qualifying events for the Public Safety Officers Benefits program, the proposed bill would extend the 24-hour cutoff for heart attacks and strokes to be covered up to 72 hours after their firefighting work.
The proposed bill to streamline the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program will extend stoke and heart attack periods to 72 hours and require less efforts from the families ...
July 24, 2026
Marnie Eisenstadt/syracuse.com
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

Careers & Education

Dave Killen/The Oregonian/OregonLive
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
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
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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
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