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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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Disconnected data can hold your fire department back from true operational readiness. In this webinar, discover how bringing firefighter training, staffing, equipment, and incident...
May 14, 2026
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March 26, 2026
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Download this executive summary to see what ISO reviewers expect and how to deliver, with insights from Vector Solutions’ recent webinars.
March 13, 2026

Podcasts

Videos

Cadaver Dog's Nose Backed by Kansas City, MO, After Shooting Suspect's Body Found
After the dog's 'soft alert,' a Kansas City fire battalion chief searched the flooded basement and told police, he didn't find a body.
June 26, 2026
Palisades Fire Jury Announces Deadlock after First Saying Verdict Reached
Deliberations will continue Friday in the trial of Jonathan Rinkderknecht, 30, accused of setting the deadly Palisades fire in Los Angeles.
June 26, 2026
Firefighting Simulator: Ignite – Motor Vehicle Accident Expansion | Announcement Trailer
The upcoming Motor Vehicle Accident Expansion for Firefighting Simulator: Ignite introduces new missions, tools and mechanics focused on traffic accident rescue operations.
June 26, 2026
Cape Coral, FL, Firefighters Called to Rescue Dog Rescue Find Coyote Instead
Cape Coral firefighters rescued the exhausted coyote pup from under a dock.
June 25, 2026

Operations & Training

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Bill Would Get CAL FIRE Firefighters' Pay Close to Other Departments
“A top-ranked Cal Fire engineer with a family of four qualified for free school lunch because of his income. That tells you how much we’re struggling.” said IAFF Local 2881 President...
June 26, 2026
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This is where a FDNY EMT was attacked while confronting a person who hurled a rock that hit his ambulance.
After the FDNY EMS ambulance was hit by a rock, an EMT approached the suspect, who punched him repeatedly.
June 26, 2026
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Tactik 360 Launches VR Training FireKitchen360 for Public Safety Education
Tactik 360 introduces FireKitchen360, a virtual reality platform that simulates kitchen fires to improve public fire safety awareness and decision-making in a safe environment...
June 26, 2026
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Boy Dies, Other Children Hurt in House Fire in Fort Worth
Fort Worth firefighters rescued two and bystanders rescue two others from the burning house.
June 25, 2026

Leadership

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UL Solutions Debuts Code Authority Leadership Awards at NFPA Conference
The awards were presented at the NFPA Conference and Expo in Las Vegas, emphasizing the importance of code authorities in public safety.
June 26, 2026
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Levrum Data Technologies' ResponseVision Free for Fire and EMS Agencies
Levrum Data Technologies provides fire and EMS agencies free access to ResponseVision through 2026, offering visualizing jurisdiction coverage and operational data without technical...
June 26, 2026
Stephen Maichle, the former Wilmington Manor Fire Chief, was convicted of misdemeanor offensive touching for slapping a female employee.
A judge sentenced ex-Wilmington Manor Chief Stephen J. Maichle to six months of probation for slapping a female firefighter's buttocks.
June 25, 2026
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Ex-Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley accuses Mayor Karen Bass of defamation in a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
In the new suit, filed Tuesday, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is accused of blaming the former fire chief for the catastrophic Palisades blaze.
June 24, 2026

Stations

OPN Architects
The Marion Fire Station No. 1 is the first fire station to receive the AIA COTE Top Ten Award, emphasizing its industry-leading sustainable design.
OPN Architects' Marion Fire Station No. 1 has received the prestigious 2026 AIA COTE Top Ten Award, highlighting its excellence in sustainable and biophilic design.
June 23, 2026
Study: Stations, Personnel Needed in Montgomery County, VA
Hiring a fire marshal for Montgomery County is vital and should be done immediately, MissionCIT officials wrote.
June 23, 2026
H2M architects + engineers
The process of futureproofing the new Friendship Engine and Hose Company firehouse in Merrick, NY, includes the additions of bunk rooms for for constant staffing and other spaces that support the non-traditional respond from home requirements of the past.
Rachael Grodzki and Patrick O. Stone explore the importance of future-proofing volunteer fire stations through adaptable design, addressing shifts in staffing models to ensure...
June 16, 2026
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Janet A. Wilmoth reflects on four decades of fire station design and fire service evolution, highlighting advancements in safety, wellness and sustainability.
June 16, 2026

Safety & Health

3 firefighters hurt in home explosion
About 700 pounds of fireworks were in the house that exploded and injured the firefighters from two Whidbey Island companies.
June 25, 2026
Firefighters from Maine and beyond formed a sea of blue to honor Searsmont Assistant Fire Chief Wayne Woodbury.
Searsmont Assistant Fire Chief Wayne Woodbury, 76, died June 14 of injuries sustained in an explosion in May.
June 25, 2026
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A surveillance camera captured the St. Louis firefighter's actions in a food and beverage stockroom.
June 24, 2026
Man Hit by Windshield as Piney Grove, NC, Pumper Flips
Two Piney Grove firefighters and the man struck by the windshield while weeding his yard were transported for treatment.
June 24, 2026

Careers & Education

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David Hupp explains how recognition of the traits of four types of “genuine friends” can improve organizational culture and retention.
June 24, 2026
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Irmo Firefighter James Muller was killed in an apartment fire in 2023.
The suit accuses union officials for making statements blaming Columbia-Richland Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins for the death of Irmo Firefighter James Muller.
June 24, 2026
Fire Chief Dru Driscoll resigned after 27 years amid revelations of departmental spending irregularities.
Fire Chief Dru Driscoll announced his resignation after an internal audit revealed significant spending irregularities within the Daytona Beach department.
June 23, 2026
Steelton Fire Department holds emergency meeting after AI image prompts racism accusations
Nonetheless, Steelton Battalion Chief Kyle Sultzaberger was stripped of his position after the social media post.
June 23, 2026