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Feb. 3, 2026
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Feb. 24, 2026
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Nov. 17, 2025
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Nov. 19, 2025

Podcasts

Videos

NIOSH Workers Reinstated
"This moment belongs to every single person who refused to stay silent, " Dr. Micah Niemeir-Walsh said after the news broke of the callbacks.
Jan. 15, 2026
South Beloit Fire Chief Scott Fisher resigns after a week on the job
"I have decided to spend more time working in and experiencing Alaska," ex-South Beloit Fire Chief Scott Fisher said.
Jan. 15, 2026
Fire displaces nine units at Atlantic City high-rise; residents recount evacuation
Atlantic City firefighters found flames and smoke visible from the eighth and ninth floors.
Jan. 15, 2026
Wentzville Fire Captain defies odds again
The 2015 ice rescue near St. Louis led to the movie "Breakthrough."
Jan. 15, 2026

Operations & Training

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Minneapolis paramedics found Renee Good in this vehicle suffering from four gunshot wounds.
Renee Good was shot in the head, arm and chest, according to a Minneapolis medic's incident report.
Jan. 16, 2026
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Sterling Lt. Garrett Ramos
Since Sterling Lt. Garrett Ramos was a not a Rock Falls firefighter, officials say they should be protected by the Workers' Compensation Act.
Jan. 15, 2026
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Lift Assists May Cost Waterford Township Residents
Waterford Fire Chief Matthew Nye proposes charging after five responses for lift assists and other services.
Jan. 15, 2026
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
In 2022, firefighters battled a mega warehouse fire in Plainfield, IN.
In "When the Sky Turned Black," Plainfield Fire Territory crews will share their experiences during the operation.
Jan. 15, 2026

Leadership

Cleveland Fire Chief Anthony Luke to retire amid investigation into social media post
After reposting a cartoon about Charlie Kirk in September, Cleveland Fire Chief Anthony Luke was placed on leave.
Jan. 14, 2026
Shawnee Fire Chief Austin Miller returning Tuesday, January 13 after seven-month absence
Fire Chief Austin Miller, exonerated of alleged wrongdoing, said he's excited to be back serving the Shawnee community.
Jan. 13, 2026
Florida deputy fire chief racked up $14k in overtime in just six weeks
During the period, former Battalion Chief Jessica Matthews developed several plans and programs, Daytona Beach Fire Chief Dru Driscoll said.
Jan. 13, 2026
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National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s Prestigious Glatfelter Award Given to Retired New Jersey Fire Chief
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation honored ret. Wildwood, NJ, Fire Chief Daniel Speigel with the Arthur J. Glatfelter Distinguished Service Award.
Jan. 11, 2026

Stations

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MagneGrip's AFG Applications Now Open
MagneGrip is helping with the Assistance to Firefighters Grant applications and they have opened to help fire departments with funding for source capture exhaust removal and air...
Jan. 14, 2026
Man with Pipe Enters North Fort Myers Fire Station
Surveillance footage captured the man brandishing a metal pipe entering the North Fort Myers station.
Jan. 7, 2026
Teen driving stolen car 'intentionally' crashed into Chesterfield fire station, police say
Bay doors at Hill Fire Station No. 7 sustained extensive damage early Sunday.
Jan. 5, 2026
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A look inside the large workspace at the new Minnesota State Emergency Operations Center in Blaine, MN.
The new 36,650-sq.-ft. EOC in Blaine replaces the outdated facility in St. Paul, incorporating renewable energy systems and solar power to enhance reliability during emergencies...
Jan. 2, 2026

Safety & Health

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What the author suspected was a worsening of pneumonia actually were symptoms of a “widow maker,” or a severe blockage in his left anterior descending artery of the heart. In retrospect, he wishes that he had paid attention to signs of his failing health and took the advice of a friend who works at a hospital to set up an appointment for a Coronary Artery Calcium test.
David Nadeau shares his "widow maker" story to emphasize how important it is for firefighters to pay attention to health warning signs and to get a baseline Coronary Artery Calcium...
Jan. 16, 2026
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Baltimore County quickly cleaned stations and equipment when videos surfaced of the paramedic masturbating and urinating.
Jan. 15, 2026
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Tracker Receivers Left off Newark Ship
While both fallen Newark firefighters were equipped with Pak-Trackers, the receivers weren't taken aboard the ship, investigators determined.
Jan. 14, 2026
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Opponents told officials Los Angeles County firefighters are against a proposed storage site near occupied stations.
Jan. 14, 2026

Careers & Education

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The union is requesting additional personnel to be hired in Annapolis.
During a recent fire, a ladder truck remained in an Annapolis station because its crew was on an ambulance.
Jan. 13, 2026
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Firehouse Magazine 50th Anniversary fire service innovation
Peter Matthews explains how Firehouse Magazine will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2026, including recognition of the countless great authors who contributed and of the innovation...
Jan. 12, 2026
The 45-page ruling from St. Louis Circuit Judge Joseph Whyte could cost the city of St. Louis more than $1.1 million to compensate the firefighters for lost wages since a February 2022 promotion freeze.
A judge has overturned a four-year promotion freeze in the St. Louis Fire Department and will award damages to 20 firefighters.
Jan. 9, 2026
The 2026 Sublette firefighter cadet training program currently has 23 people enrolled, 10 who were in the class last year and want to repeat.
Sublette Assistant Chief Nick Dinges said 16 teens completed the program that builds interest in joining the fire department.
Jan. 9, 2026