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Podcasts

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An entire garbage truck of trash was dumped on a San Francisco street so firefighters could search for the screaming victim.
Sept. 2, 2026
An investigation uncovered that Palm Bay Lt. Kevin Plunkett manipulated clinical records and hours, leading to his termination.
Sept. 2, 2026
FDNY Ladder 9 is being refurbished by a member of the Virginia Fire Museum where Engine 33 is housed.
Sept. 2, 2026
Two people were killed in the explosion at the marijuana extraction business in Tulsa County.
Sept. 2, 2026

Operations & Training

OneDose Credentials offers a comprehensive solution for EMS agencies to track, verify and renew credentials efficiently, with real-time analytics.
Sept. 2, 2026
Kansas City firefighters blame short staffing for the injuries to four firefighters.
Sept. 2, 2026
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
Firefighters and Big Sur park workers spent three hours wrapping the Pfieffer Homestead Cabin, built in 1884.
Sept. 1, 2026

Leadership

"A firefighter is someone we call when we need help, which makes this defendant’s actions extremely disturbing," said Prince George's County State’s Attorney Tara Jackson.
Sept. 2, 2026
The incident occurred at Brevard County fire station while the firefighters were on a call.
Sept. 1, 2026
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
If passed, Aurora's fire and police chiefs would be allowed to live within 15 miles of city limits.
Sept. 1, 2026

Stations

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Sept. 1, 2026
While grabbing gear and equipment inside the smokey station, Cuba Fire Capt. Joseph Siedel suffered a heat-related incident.
Aug. 18, 2026
Haywood Rescue Squad's longstanding building in Canton is being repurposed for the fire department's flood-resistant station.
Aug. 18, 2026
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

The terminated Bellingham employees, including firefighters, EMTs and cops, have filed a petition to have their case heard by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Sept. 2, 2026
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
” Without us, Josephine (Harris) would not have made it. And we feel without Josephine, we would have died," said FDNY Firefighter Sal D'Agostino.
Sept. 2, 2026
"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

Careers & Education

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
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
Assistant Chief James Horton has been on the job in Fort Worth for 28 years.
Aug. 27, 2026