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Podcasts

Videos

Hawaii County Fire Chief Kazuo Todd dies unexpectedly at age 45
A 21-year veteran of the Hawaii County Fire Department, Chief Kazuo Todd, 45, died of natural causes while off duty.
Dec. 15, 2025
Firefighters demand answers after being removed from holiday parade
Members of Brosville Volunteer Fire Department say they weren't violating parade rules when their participation was halted.
Dec. 15, 2025
Two Dead, Several Hurt in Shooting at Brown University in Providence, RI
Multiple people were shot at Brown University, near the Barus & Holley Engineering building bringing fire and police crews to the scene.
Dec. 14, 2025
Gas Explosion in Hayward, CA, Injures Six
Six people were injured in the explosion that damaged several houses, Alameda County firefighters said.
Dec. 12, 2025

Operations & Training

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Response times for most fire and EMS calls in Ross Valley were delayed by two minutes, a report shows.
Dec. 15, 2025
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Before taking the vehicle, the suspect walked into an apartment and recorded the Wichita EMS crew's actions.
Dec. 12, 2025
Yarmouth Fire Department
Yarmouth firefighters were trained in basic trench rescue operations when a long-term construction project began. The lessons from that training paid off on Nov. 18, 2025 when a trench collapse occured.
When a trench collapse trapped two workers in Yarmouth, MA, firefighters launched a technical rescue operation. Scott Smith and Christopher Beal share lessons that fire departments...
Dec. 12, 2025
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During the North Carolina Emergency Training Center facility opening ceremony, in New London, they demonstrated different scenarios that the facility can offer rescue students.
As flooding becomes more severe, the need for swiftwater rescue training by firefighters has seen an uptick and resulted in controlled training facilities around the United States...
Dec. 12, 2025

Leadership

'Now, we're going to shine': Lewes Fire Department members elect Gregory Bennett as new president
President-elect Gregory Bennett said he is proud for the opportunity to lead the Lewes Fire Department.
Dec. 11, 2025
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The former high-ranking Philadelphia official is now a deputy fire chief and assigned to the incident safety office.
Dec. 11, 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
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

Stations

H2M architects + engineers
The new fire headquarters in Greenfield, MA, features an open-concept layout between the dayroom and kitchen, enhanced by warm wood tones, acoustic ceilings and wall panels.
Rachael Grodzki explores the unique challenges of designing fire stations, emphasizing durability and adaptability with a focus on long-term functionality and cost-efficiency....
Dec. 16, 2025
H2M architects + engineers
Safety measures inside and outside the fire station provide maximum protection for firefighters, their equipment and their vehicles. The Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design process is an invaluable tool for fire departments that are looking to enhance safety at the firehouse.
David Pacheco underscores the significance of integrating safety features, like advanced security systems and structure hardening to provide secure fire that still welcome the...
Dec. 15, 2025
Adair County EMS celebrates new station over a year after Greenfield tornado destruction
Since an EF4 twister leveled the Greenfield station in 2024, crews lived in trailers without bathrooms.
Dec. 12, 2025
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Firefighters and paramedics are responding from a station that's been renovated.
The ceremony at the downtown station was one of the last events for St. Paul Fire Chief Butch Inks, who retires in a few weeks.
Dec. 10, 2025

Safety & Health

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A Baltimore County paramedic also is accused of posting videos of his actions on colleagues' food and personal items to social media.
Dec. 12, 2025
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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

Careers & Education

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Records show other Kansas City firefighters with driving while intoxicated charges and convictions also remain on the job.
Dec. 15, 2025
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Grand Blanc Fire Chief Jamie Jent
Grand Blanc Fire Chief Jamie Jent has pushed for more firefighters since the mass shooting and fire at a local church.
Dec. 15, 2025
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Firefighter Walter Coffey was charged by police with harassment and intimidation for the incidents at the Bloomfield station.
Dec. 12, 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