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Investigation allegedly finds extensive list of firefighting equipment issues in Port of LA
An extensive list of firefighting equipment issues has been found on Los Angeles' fire boats.
Dec. 10, 2025
Columbus fire chief faces 2 disciplinary charges for handling of fatal 2023 fire truck crash
Fire Chief Jeff Happ was charged by Columbus officials with neglect of duty after an independent investigation.
Dec. 10, 2025
Firefighters battle large blaze at auto lot in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Hazmat crews were called to handle fuel leaks and propane tanks.
Dec. 10, 2025
North Texas deputy fire chief killed in head-on collision, officials say
Deputy Fire Chief Austin Cooley was driving home from work as a Kaufman police officer when the crash occurred.
Dec. 9, 2025

Operations & Training

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The audit of practices came after a veteran San Jose captain was arrested for tampering and theft of medications.
Dec. 10, 2025
Harvey, IL, Closes Two Fire Station as More Firefighters are Laid Off
The city of Harvey laid off 40 percent of its employs in October and another eight employees last week, totally 24 firefighter positions that have been eliminated.
Dec. 7, 2025
Montgomery Fire/Rescue
The former Montgomery school is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Montgomery firefighters responded to a significant blaze at historic school building built in 1891.
Dec. 7, 2025
Los Angeles Firefighters Ventilate Roof of Restaurant Fire
Firefighters from several Los Angeles fire stations responded to a fire at Rincon Oaxaqueno in East Hollywood.
Dec. 7, 2025

Leadership

Report examines Columbus fire chief’s handling of fatal fire truck crash investigation
Fire Chief Jeff Happ upheld an internal committee's decision that no one was at fault in the Columbus crash that left a civilian dead.
Dec. 9, 2025
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Orange County Fire Authority Chief Brian Fennessy spoke about fireworks safety at a recent event.
Orange County Fire Authority Chief Brian Fennessy told his firefighters his selection is "a direct reflection of our collective success."
Dec. 8, 2025
Rock Falls Fire Department
Rock Falls city officials are pursuing an appeal after a $31.5 million verdict in the wrongful death of Lt. Garrett Ramos. Officials are concerned about the cost to the city and the impacts on its residents.
Rock Falls city officials are pursuing an appeal after a $31.5 million verdict in the wrongful death of Lt. Garrett Ramos amid financial concerns.
Dec. 7, 2025
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Robert Sinnott Jr. is accused of forcing firefighters at the Silverton Volunteer Fire Company into acts of non-consensual sexual contact when he was fire chief. Sinnott is also a retired police chief.
Robert Sinnott Jr. was arrested in Florida on charges of sexual contact and misconduct for actions when he was fire chief in Silverton.
Dec. 7, 2025

Stations

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Jurors deliberated for about an hour before finding in favor of Swormville Fire Company.
Dec. 10, 2025
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Normal, IL Fire Union at Odds over Station Plan
Adding a fourth station and keeping one at its current location are urged by Normal career firefighters.
Dec. 1, 2025
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The sales tax proposed by the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City would raise at least $9.8 billion by 2050. That would provide funding for the department to build at least 30 new fire stations, buy new fire stations, and increase the size of the department by about 1,400 people.
The tax proposed by the United Firefighters of Los Angeles could fund fire apparatus, 30 fire stations and added staffing.
Nov. 23, 2025
Chris Johnson
Red light therapy has a ton of proven health benefits from muscle recovery to enhancing circulation.
Following his own mental health battles as a firefighter, Chris Johnson helped lead the effort to build a wellness room at Rock Creek Fire District through donations.
Nov. 21, 2025

Safety & Health

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A firefighter stands amid the ruins of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11.
Plans include a ceremony at a Staten Island ballpark, a new emblem and release of a new film about Father Mychal Judge.
Dec. 9, 2025
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Firefighter Phil Zeutenhorst was hurt during a controlled house fire exercise last month near Hospers.
Dec. 8, 2025
Dallas Police Arrest Woman Who Repeatedly Stabbed Hose During House Fire
Witnesses told Dallas police that the woman who cut the firefighter's hose set fire to the home.
Dec. 6, 2025
26 years since 6 firefighters killed battling Cold Storage warehouse blaze
A brief ceremony was held at the Franklin Street fire station, the former site of the warehouse where the six perished.
Dec. 4, 2025

Careers & Education

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The paramedic, who also targeted fellow Baltimore County firefighters' property, shared videos of the acts on social media.
Dec. 8, 2025
Loveland Fire Rescue
The four firefighters who brought Loveland Fire Rescue Lt. Shelby Vrem back to life were honored with a guardian award.
Loveland Fire Rescue Lt. Shelby Vrem went into cardiac arrest during a 9/11 memorial stair climb and was revived by his colleagues.
Dec. 7, 2025
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Allen Firefighters Association President Jeremy Painkin was sentenced to 13 months in federal prison for wire fraud. He served as president of the union from 2017 until October 2023.
Jeremy Painkin, former president of the Allen Firefighters Association, received a 13-month federal prison sentence for embezzling over $108,000 of union funds.
Dec. 5, 2025
Detroit Firefighter Could Win $1M Next Week on '99 to beat' TV Show
Capt. Ronald Mitchell says the pressure of being on the Detroit Fire Department has helped him win each week on the FOX television show.
Dec. 5, 2025