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Podcasts

Videos

Allegheny Mountain Tunnel history
As the after-action probe of the June 4 response continues, short-distance radios have been given to local fire departments near the Allegheny Mountain Tunnel.
Aug. 17, 2026
Man's Arm Amputated to Free Him from Conveyor Belt in Westford, MA
Westford firefighters called for the surgeons when they realized the complexity of the entrapment of the man's arm in the belt.
Aug. 17, 2026
BWI Daily Garage reopens after earlier fire
The fire was caused by a leak in the gas manifold that services the daily garage, state fire investigators determined.
Aug. 14, 2026
Python Blamed for Starting Fire
The python, accused of knocking over a heat lamp, greeted Forest and Bedford County firefighters as they entered the classroom where the sprinkler activated.
Aug. 14, 2026

Operations & Training

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Killed in the rowhome collapse were from left, Lt. Paul Butrim, EMT/Firefighter Kenny Lacayo, and Paramedic/Firefighter Kelsey Sadler.
The suit alleges that the city was negligent as they sent the Baltimore firefighters into "structurally compromised homes."
Aug. 14, 2026
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The Fire Service Scoop: FILL
Recent fire service headlines include a collaboration between NVFC and Championz Gin, BRINC's free wildfire and smoke tracking additions and a new AIDE report unveiling a path...
Aug. 14, 2026
College of the Sequoias, CA, Fire Cadet Dies During Training
The cause of death of the unidentified cadet has not been determined.
Aug. 14, 2026
Petersburg Fire Department swears in 12 EMS-only providers, marking historic first
Petersburg Fire Department will now have EMS supervisors on each shift to respond to serious incidents.
Aug. 13, 2026

Leadership

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$1.6M Pocketed by Ex-Assistant Fire Chief in Hambden Township, OH
About $800,000 of the money stolen came from a $2 million state grant for Hambden's new fire station, prosecutors said.
Aug. 17, 2026
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Hillory Flowers Makes History as New Fire Chief in Olympia, WA
For the first time in the 164-year history of the Olympia Fire Department, a woman is wearing the white helmet.
Aug. 17, 2026
Corey Parker named Helena's new fire chief
Corey Parker, who served as Deputy Chief of Loudoun County, VA, Fire and Rescue. said he's looking forward to learning about the department's needs.
Aug. 14, 2026
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Pierce, IAFC Present 2026 Fire Chief of the Year Awards
The 2026 IAFC Fire Chief of the Year awards honor Chief Amy Ramon and Chief Gail Schmidt for their outstanding leadership, innovation and commitment to fire service excellence...
Aug. 13, 2026

Stations

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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
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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

Safety & Health

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A firefighter died and three other emergency personnel, including a firefighter, were severely injured during two explosions during a gas leak response at a building in central Brussels.
A firefighter died and one firefighter was severely injured after two explosions at a building in central Brussels.
Aug. 16, 2026
Pinellas County, FL, New Cooling Unit Aids Health and Longevity of First Responders
Pinellas County launched its Major Incident Support Unit featuring a walk-in cooler to help firefighters manage heat exposure during incidents.
Aug. 14, 2026
For Allegheny County, PA, 9-1-1 Dispatchers, the Impact Lingers after the Call Ends
“People need to realize that just because you don’t see the dispatchers, we exist, we’re out here, and we’re struggling," said Michele Panella-Mildrich, business agent for the...
Aug. 13, 2026
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Leslie R. Washington, of Noorvik, worked for Scorched Earth Services, based out of Huslia.
Aug. 13, 2026

Careers & Education

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Caldwell officials consider scrapping fire department and creating district.
"This is our path toward sustainability as an entity," Caldwell Fire Chief Bryan Daniels said.
Aug. 13, 2026
Golden, CO, City Manager Terminated for Handling of Racist Incident at Fire Department
Golden Fire Chief Kasey Beal has been placed on leave and a fire department 'employee' was fired after a black doll was found hanging in a station stairwell.
Aug. 13, 2026
Contaminated Raw Oysters Cited for Retired Cicero, IL, Firefighter's Brain Damage, Suit Alleges
The retired firefighter and U.S. Marine veteran's medical issues, including cardiac arrest, were linked to the oysters served at a Chicago steakhouse, according to court records...
Aug. 12, 2026
Paramedics on Duty at All Merced, CA, Fire Stations
Funding for the new positions in Merced came from federal grants.
Aug. 12, 2026