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An effective PPE cleaning room requires more than space and equipment. Learn how designing around people, workflow and department needs can create a safer, more efficient PPE ...
Sept. 24, 2026
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Firefighter cancer prevention requires more than a single policy or practice. Discover how leading departments are building comprehensive exposure-reduction programs that support...
Sept. 22, 2026
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When chemical ID results conflict, critical hazmat decisions can become judgment calls. See how combining FTIR and Raman can deliver greater confidence from a single sample.
Sept. 1, 2026
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The fire service’s understanding of modern fire behavior has advanced dramatically—but what the public knows hasn’t kept pace. Discover how occupant actions during the critical...
Sept. 17, 2026

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May 18-20, 2027
Orlando, FL

Build for the call. Design for the future.

Station Design Conference is the premier educational event dedicated to the efficient, effective, and future-ready design of fire stations, police stations, and public safety facilities. Each year, department leaders, city managers, architects, and project teams come together to learn what it takes to plan, design, fund, and build stations that support operational excellence for decades to come.

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Podcasts

Videos

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Experience the science behind Gore’s latest innovations in firefighter protection, from moisture barriers to gloves and footwear.
Oct. 1, 2026
The Aug. 20 fire, caused by a lithium-ion battery, claimed the lives of a hairdresser and a customer, the FDNY reported.
Sept. 30, 2026
The powerful blast shook other houses in the Howe Township neighborhood.
Sept. 30, 2026
Ten hours after a woman was killed in a Spokane motel fire, a man was arrested for an unrelated fire in the same block.
Sept. 30, 2026

Operations & Training

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The next generation of fire service technology should not be measured by how many features it adds, but by how much time it gives back. Firefighters and fire departments are being...
Oct. 1, 2026
Union officials said Spokane firefighters were placed in danger at a recent incident because dispatchers didn't ask enough questions.
Sept. 30, 2026
Seeing the driver slumped over the wheel, Jasper Township Firefighter Russell Brock took action after seeing the driver slumped over the wheel.
Sept. 30, 2026
At least 649 houses were destroyed as massive wildfires spread across several counties including Spokane where the most destruction occurred.
Sept. 30, 2026

Leadership

Sentencing is set for January for the former Delaware County fire chief, who remains free on bail.
Sept. 29, 2026
Johnston Firefighter Edward Spicer's suit, filed last week, claims commanding officers knew about the drug and alcohol use.
Sept. 29, 2026
One victim told jurors former Delaware County Emergency Services Director Timothy Boyce tried to kiss her and touched her inappropriately.
Sept. 29, 2026
Firefighters will be trained by Qwake designers before the 16 C-THRU helmet-mounted devices with software are placed in service in Waco next year.
Sept. 28, 2026

Stations

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Cancer prevention remains an important occupational health priority for the fire service. A new American Cancer Society study followed more than 470,000 firefighters over 36 years...
Oct. 1, 2026
The National Register of Historic Places has added La Crosse's Fire Station No. 4.
Sept. 28, 2026
Midland Fire Chief Josh Mosher said many new housing developments are in parts of the city farthest from a station.
Sept. 22, 2026
While part of the roof on Station 18 in the South Linden area collapsed in May, a tarp was put on weeks ago.
Sept. 22, 2026

Safety & Health

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Every emergency response requires a difficult balance: reaching the scene as quickly as possible while protecting firefighters, motorists, and pedestrians along the way. While...
Oct. 1, 2026
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The fire service has made significant progress in recognizing contaminated turnout gear as an occupational exposure concern. Practices that once were common, like wearing soot...
Oct. 1, 2026
California companies must now have insurance to cover emergency needs for residents before a building permit will be issued.
Sept. 28, 2026
The Ventura County firefighter suffered major injuries and was transported to a trauma center.
Sept. 28, 2026

Careers & Education

The Center for Public Safety Excellence introduces Kyle Gaffaney as chief finance and administration officer and Jason Wells as chief programs officer.
Sept. 30, 2026
When Fremont city officials voted Tuesday to accept homeschooled diplomas, the Cedar Bluff firefighter was overcome with emotion.
Sept. 30, 2026
The NVFC opens its Call for Presentations for its 2026 Training Summit taking place in Albuquerque, NM, on June 25-26.
Sept. 30, 2026
Toledo firefighter Kenasia Guilford was arrested after an incident where she allegedly handcuffed and stole from a fellow firefighter, then broke into his house.
Sept. 29, 2026