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The Kansas City IAFF local is pushing for additional staffing.
'Guardian Angel' Honored for Saving Six FDNY Firefighters on 9/11
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Podcasts

Videos

Worker Trapped in Trench Rescued in Oxford, MI
Oxford firefighters and other technical rescue crews worked for several hours to free the worker.
Sept. 2, 2026
As Negotiations Failed, New Orleans Firefighters, City Headed to Court
The New Orleans Local 632 sued the city and fire department alleging firefighters were assigned to roles they weren't qualified for.
Sept. 1, 2026
Historic Big Sur, CA, Cabin Wrapped in Fire=Resistant Material
Firefighters and Big Sur park workers spent three hours wrapping the Pfieffer Homestead Cabin, built in 1884.
Sept. 1, 2026
Security Company Still Charging Man who Lost House in Wildfire in Spokane, WA
Safe Haven told the Spokane resident they'll cancel the contract once he pays more than $1,000.
Sept. 1, 2026

Operations & Training

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OneDose Introduces OneDose Credentials
OneDose Credentials offers a comprehensive solution for EMS agencies to track, verify and renew credentials efficiently, with real-time analytics.
Sept. 2, 2026
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Sterling Fire Lt. Garrett Ramos was killed in a basement fire in Rock Falls in 2021.
While denying responsibility arguments, the judge reduced the award of $31.5 million to $28.5 million to the family of Sterling Fire Lt. Garrett Ramos killed in 2021.
Sept. 1, 2026
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Watch: Moment of Impact of Small Plane, Helicopter in Carlisle, PA
The pilot of the Cessna 150 was killed when his plane hit a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter at Carlisle Airport earlier this month.
Aug. 31, 2026

Leadership

The credit cards of two Brevard County Fire Rescue firefighters were stolen from the station while they were on a call.
The incident occurred at Brevard County fire station while the firefighters were on a call.
Sept. 1, 2026
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Interim Aurora Fire Chief Kevin Nickel spoke at a recent station ceremony.
If passed, Aurora's fire and police chiefs would be allowed to live within 15 miles of city limits.
Sept. 1, 2026
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Reflecting on personal experiences from Navy rescue missions, Flip Griffin highlights how understanding humility and evolving communication methods are vital for modern fire service...
Sept. 1, 2026
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Claiming Retaliation, Former Fitchburg, MA, Fire Chief Files Lawsuit
Former Fitchburg Fire Chief Dante Suarez says he was stripped of his position because he spoke up about the lack of an emergency notification system.
Aug. 31, 2026

Stations

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Cuba firefighters ran into the smokey station to get apparatus and equipment out.
While grabbing gear and equipment inside the smokey station, Cuba Fire Capt. Joseph Siedel suffered a heat-related incident.
Aug. 18, 2026
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Haywood Rescue Squad Chief Jared Pless said he's frustrated with how the need to take over their longtime building for the new Canton fire station has played out.
Haywood Rescue Squad's longstanding building in Canton is being repurposed for the fire department's flood-resistant station.
Aug. 18, 2026
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Former firefighters and longtime residents want to preserve the downtown Apex firehouse.
Apex is moving Engine 1 from while residents and officials discuss options including renovating or demolishing historic Fire Station 1.
Aug. 18, 2026

Safety & Health

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Witmer Public Safety Group, TheFireStore Launch Stop Battery Fires
Stop Battery Fires, a new brand by TheFireStore, offers specialized products and resources to address the rising dangers of lithium-ion battery fires.
Sept. 2, 2026
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FDNY firefighters console one another at the World Trade Center site on Sept. 11, 2001.
These diseases have increased over and above what you would expect in aging," said Dr. David Prezant, FDNY WTC Health Program director.
Sept. 2, 2026
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Officer Dies Evacuating Residents from Oklahoma Wildfire
The last contact U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Officer David Taylor, 36, had with dispatchers was when he was going door to door to warn residents.
Aug. 30, 2026
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U.S. Forest Service firefighters burn forest debris in the Angeles National Forest in 2023 as part of the service's forest management practices. A new bill allows for federal firefighters to qualify for 25 percent hazard pay under when conducting prescribed burns.
The Office of Personnel Management expanded hazard pay eligibility for federal firefighters during prescribed fire activities because of the similar risks.
Aug. 29, 2026

Careers & Education

Details Released about Suspension Shawnee Township, OH, Fire Chief
Fire Chief Austin Miller was placed on paid leave May 11 by Shawnee Township amid a probe about administrative issues.
Aug. 29, 2026
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Ogdensburg, NY, Fire Chief Supports Five Firefighter Shifts
The firefighters' union is opposed to the decision of Ogdensburg officials not to pay overtime to fill vacancies.
Aug. 28, 2026
Veteran Firefighter Named Interim Fire Chief in Fort Worth, TX
Assistant Chief James Horton has been on the job in Fort Worth for 28 years.
Aug. 27, 2026
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The IAFF Local 64 firefighters claimed their First Amendment rights were violated by a rule prohibiting them from speaking to local officials.
The local IAFF alleged in the federal suit they are forbidden to talk to Wyandotte County officials about safety concerns.
Aug. 27, 2026