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A silo explosion in Searsmont, ME, killed two firefighters and a lumber mill worker.
Fort Worth Fire Chief to retire after more than 30 years of service
Man arrested for causing Gann Fire says he did not intentionally start wildfire
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Records show Hambden Volunteer Fire Department has received several federal grants.
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Learning Resources

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Podcasts

Videos

Water Concerns Rise as Houses Burn in East Cleveland, OH
East Cleveland firefighters were heard calling for more water and a boost in pressure during the incident.
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
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

Operations & Training

FirstNet
Before Green Bay Metro Fire launched TAK, they coordinating resources along marathon routes mostly on paper maps and pre-scheduled plans. Today, they use map overlays to determine the closest available unit.
Green Bay Metro Fire Department leveraged the Team Awareness Kit to improve real-time situational awareness during the 2025 NFL Draft and a subsequent fire.
Aug. 7, 2026
Google Maps
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 Federal Bureau of Investigation's Counter Unmanned Aerial System task force in Spokane has detected 41 unauthorized drones flying near the wildfires in Spokane.
Over four days, Spokane has seen 41 unauthorized drones detected, disrupting firefighting efforts at wildfires.
Aug. 6, 2026
'Urban Explorer' Survives Nearly 20-Story Fall Inside Vacant Minneapolis Grain Elevator
A teenager fell nearly 200 feet inside the former Minneapolis grain elevator and was rescued by firefighters from a platform.
Aug. 6, 2026

Leadership

Team Wendy
Vasilios Brachos Appointed as Team Wendy President
Vasilios Brachos, with nearly 25 years of experience in head protection systems, has been named President of Team Wendy.
Aug. 4, 2026
Firehouse's Mentor Monday: Leadership is Built on Wednesday Mornings
Chief Jacob Johnson discusses how leadership is not just built on big incidents or big projects, rather it's built in the mundane and smaller moments.
Aug. 3, 2026
Initiative to Help Youths Honors Slain Kootenai County, ID, Fire Battalion Chief
The program that combines outdoor activities and mentorship continues the legacy of Kootenai County Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Frank Harwood, one of three killed in an ambush...
Aug. 3, 2026
Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal
Chad Sonnier, the director of the Lafayette Parish Office of Homeland Security, has been named Louisiana's new state fire marshal.
Fire service veteran Chad Sonnier was named Louisiana’s new state fire marshal, replacing Bryan Adams who moves within the Department of Public Safety.
Aug. 1, 2026

Stations

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Aug. 1, 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
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Coldenham, NY, Fire Station Destroyed; Rigs Damaged
Five Coldenham firefighters suffered minor injuries moving apparatus out of the burning bay.
July 28, 2026

Safety & Health

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Streamlight Debuts ProTac 2.0 Ducks Unlimited Headlamp
This limited-edition headlamp from Streamlight and Ducks Unlimited delivers 2,000 lumens of brightness, multiple operating programs and a rechargeable battery pack.
Aug. 6, 2026
Gunman Threatens Sumter, SC, Firefighters at Incident
Sumter firefighters were checking on an outside fire when they were confronted by the gun-toting man.
Aug. 5, 2026
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Adrian, TX, Firefighter Killed in Crash while Responding
While driving a brush truck, Adrian Firefighter Gary Wayne James, 80, was ejected when the vehicle rolled over.
Aug. 4, 2026
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Volunteer Fire Departments Receive 2026 Nutella Stacks for Giving Back Grants
Nutella and Pearl Milling Company donated $50,000 through the NVFC to support volunteer fire departments across the United States.
Aug. 4, 2026

Careers & Education

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
Somerville, MA, Firefighter Charged in World Cup Ticket Scam
Investigators determined the Somerville firefighter promised at least 30 people he could get them tickets for the soccer game in Foxboro.
Aug. 4, 2026
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Redkey Town Council President Jim “Watermellon” Phillips filed a small claims civil lawsuit against Redkey Volunteer Fire Department and fire chief Randy Young for allegedly parking vehicles on top of his watermelon patch on his property.
Redkey's board president has filed a small claims lawsuit against the fire department, alleging damage to watermelon.
July 31, 2026
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Abou 90 percent of the calls handled by Hialeah firefighters are EMS-related.
Currently, there are 226 firefighters, 74 fewer than were on the job in Hialeah two decades ago.
July 29, 2026