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Podcasts

Videos

Former Johnson fire chief gets probation for alleged embezzlement
Detectives determined the former fire chief paid a man who wasn't a Johnson firefighter.
Aug. 11, 2026
Lightning Eyed in Church Fire in Columbus, OH
A lightning-induced fire ravaged Cherry Creek Church in Columbus, with flames reaching 40 feet.
Aug. 11, 2026
Flight 93 Heroes Remembered During Service in Shanksville, PA
Retired Shanksville Fire Chief Terry Shaffer, one of those who ran toward the field on Sept. 11, 2001, to help, said sharing the story is important.
Aug. 10, 2026
Woman, infant dead after boat capsizes near Statue of Liberty | NBC New York
After divers pulled the two from the water, FDNY crews worked, but were unable to revive the mother and her five-month-old daughter.
Aug. 10, 2026

Operations & Training

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BRINC Drones Unveil Free Wildfire and Smoke Tracking
BRINC introduces two new LiveOps map layers that deliver real-time wildfire and smoke data, enhancing situational awareness for emergency responders.
Aug. 11, 2026
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A man walks down a Baltimore street near where a person was murdered on July 28, 2019.
Many who call 9-1-1 in Baltimore don't need firefighters, EMS or police to respond.
Aug. 11, 2026
Pittsburgh Paramedic Suspended for Working at County Fire Academy, Resigns
For 17 of his 31 years on the job, Pittsburgh Paramedic John Hill said he worked for other jurisdictions.
Aug. 10, 2026
Nash County, NC, EMS Director Drowns while Off-Duty
Dale Griffin, 60, was lauded by his Nash County colleagues for his "steady presence to generations of EMS professionals who had the privilege of serving alongside him."
Aug. 10, 2026

Leadership

Derrick Kiel, a 27-year veteran of the Oklahoma City Fire Department, has been named the next fire chief.
Oklahoma City has appointed Derrick Kiel as its new fire chief, leading over 1,100 firefighters and support staff.
Aug. 8, 2026
Fort Worth Fire Chief to retire after more than 30 years of service
“Together, we’ve strengthened this department and achieved meaningful progress for the community we serve," said Fort Worth Fire Chief Raymond Hill.
Aug. 7, 2026
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The Fire Service Scoop contains news from around the fire service including Vector Solutions linking two of its products, a new dispatch system for Ontario, CA, fire department...
Aug. 7, 2026
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Records show Hambden Volunteer Fire Department has received several federal grants.
A criminal investigation is continuing after an admission and resignation of a longtime Hambden Volunteer Fire Company member.
Aug. 7, 2026

Stations

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The proposal to close two Archbald fire stations, including Black Diamond Hose Co. #2, seen here, is being debated by citizens and firefighters.
Archbald community members say projected population growth and new development projects are reasons to leave all four fire stations open, instead of consolidating them.
Aug. 6, 2026
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The deadline to submit recent fire station and public safety facilities for the 2026 Station Design Conference has been extended to Aug. 7.
The nomination period has been extended for fire chiefs and architects to submit recent fire stations and public safety facilities for the 2026 Station Design Awards.
July 31, 2026
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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

Safety & Health

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Bullard's New Technical Rescue Helmet Certified to NFPA 1950
The Adaptix Rescue Helmet by Bullard is a lightweight, NFPA 1950-certified helmet designed for diverse rescue tasks.
Aug. 11, 2026
Three Die Battling Wildfires: Two in Utah Helicopter Crash and a Dozer Operator in Oregon
One bulldozer operator was cut off by fire while two died on a helicopter that crash battling the Widemouth 2 and Wrights Spring fire.
Aug. 8, 2026
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A silo explosion in Searsmont, ME, killed two firefighters and a lumber mill worker.
A Morrill firefighter and a Searsmont assistant fire chief were killed in the May 15 silo explosion.
Aug. 7, 2026
Fire Tanker Rollover Leaves Ingalls, OK, Firefighters Injured
The front steering tire on the Ingalls tanker suffered a catastrophic failure that caused it to roll over several times.
Aug. 7, 2026

Careers & Education

Helmet Stolen from Anderson, SC, Firefighter's Roadside Memorial
The roadside memorial for Daniel Bagwell, an Anderson firefighter, was vandalized when a special helmet was stolen.
Aug. 6, 2026
Former Wilson County, TN, Firefighter Files Suit Over Termination after Discussing Staffing Concerns
The lawsuit alleges that the former Wilson County firefighter union president was retaliated against for speaking publicly about staffing deficiencies.
Aug. 6, 2026
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Peter Matthews shares the committed contributions Dennis Smith, whose legacy lives on in the thousands of firefighters who he inspired.
Aug. 6, 2026
Milwaukee Attack Victim, 99, Waits Hours for Help Even After Dispatchers Hear Struggle
Two Milwaukee dispatchers are on leave after they didn't send help despite hearing threats on a 9-1-1 line.
Aug. 4, 2026