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Nov. 17, 2025
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Discover how Emergency Vehicle Preemption (EVP) tech helps first responders navigate intersections safely. Chief Robert Abbott will share his real experience. Register now!
Nov. 19, 2025
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Oct. 30, 2025
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Sept. 25, 2025

Podcasts

Videos

Indiana fire department adopts new contract for better work-life balance
Firefighters in Cleveland Township also will get more paid leave and a salary hike.
Nov. 20, 2025
Fire and EMS services in Houston-area suburb in limbo as county refuses to pay costs
Although the agreement expired last year, Richmond fire and EMS crews are responding to calls in the county.
Nov. 19, 2025
Officials: Person in critical condition after vehicle drives into Inner Harbor
The vehicle sank shortly after it went into the water near the National Aquarium.
Nov. 19, 2025
Worker rescued after nearly five hours following deadly Massachusetts trench collapse
The buried worker who perished was pulled from the Yarmouth trench about six hours after it collapsed.
Nov. 19, 2025

Operations & Training

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AMR Wins Contract in DeKalb
Despite response time complaints, DeKalb officials voted to stay the course with the same provider.
Nov. 20, 2025
Binghamton Fire Department
Binghamton Firefighter John Gaudet
Binghamton Firefighter John Gaudet, 40, was killed when a burning building collapsed, NIOSH reported.
Nov. 19, 2025
Crews investigate fire inside waste containment structure in New Haven
Heavy fire was found from the New Haven building where post construction waste is stored.
Nov. 18, 2025
Woman set on fire on CTA train
A suspect was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon in connection with the incident that left the woman with serious burns.
Nov. 18, 2025

Leadership

RedFlash Group
RedFlash Group Mourns Passing of Founding Partner
Jacob Knight, co-founder of RedFlash Group, passed away unexpectedly, leaving a lasting impact on public safety marketing and strategic consulting.
Nov. 20, 2025
NVFC
Nominations Open for the NVFC’s 2026 National Fire Service Achievement Awards
The NVFC is accepting nominations for four distinguished awards recognizing outstanding volunteer firefighters and programs.
Nov. 18, 2025
Dramatic video: NJ police rescue driver from burning wreckage
Dashcam video shows the actions of South Brunswick officers rescuing the unconscious driver.
Nov. 17, 2025
Wagener Fire Department chief, assistant chief announce resignations
“We don’t want to put anybody in danger—our firefighters here, the citizens of Wagener," Fire Chief Hendrik Swanepoel said as he walked away.
Nov. 13, 2025

Stations

H2M architects + engineers
Those involved in the design or renovation of a new fire station should create a list of topics to review and consider before going on a fire station tour.
Planning a fire station upgrade or new build requires careful goal setting, detailed scope definition, and inclusive participation. The content advocates for organized station...
Nov. 18, 2025
TCA Architecture + Planning + Design
Station Design Awards - Grand Coulee Dam Fire Station - TCA Architecture + Planning + Design
The Grand Coulee Dam Fire Station features advanced security, sustainable design and durable materials, ensuring protection and efficiency in a high-risk environment.
Nov. 18, 2025
OZ Architecture
Station Design Awards - South Metro Fire Rescue Station No. 15 - OZ Architecture
This modern fire station was built on a challenging parallelogram site, transforming constraints into strengths.
Nov. 18, 2025
Stewart Cooper Newell Architects
Station Design Awards - Waterstone Fire & EMS Station - Stewart Cooper Newell Architects
This project exemplifies thoughtful planning and community integration, with a focus on quick response pathways, functional separation and aesthetic appeal.
Nov. 18, 2025

Safety & Health

Twiceme Technology
Twiceme Technology Releases Firefighter Helmets
Twiceme Technology's new firefighter helmets integrate digital safety information technology.
Nov. 20, 2025
IPSDI
IPSDI Releases Updated Exposure Tracker
The IPSDI Exposure Tracker is now live, offering firefighters a user-friendly app to log exposures quickly.
Nov. 19, 2025
Paramedic, 27, hit and killed while stopping to save a life on I-95
Gaston County Paramedic Mary Jolly, 27, stopped to help at a crash on I-95 and was struck by a vehicle.
Nov. 18, 2025
FDNY
Patrick Brady, an FDNY firefighter for 11 years, died on Nov. after going into cardiac arrest while working on the roof of a Brooklyn high-rise building. Brady was promoted to lieutenant by Fire Commissioner Robert Tucker during his funeral.
FDNY's commissioner announced at Patrick Brady's funeral that he would be posthumously promoted to lieutenant.
Nov. 16, 2025

Careers & Education

Acting FEMA Administrator David Richardson resigns
Search and rescue teams were delayed responding to Texas when Acting FEMA Administrator David Richardson couldn't be reached.
Nov. 17, 2025
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Boston Fire Commissioner Paul Burke and Mayor Michelle Wu stand at a recent fire department graduation ceremony
The suit claims Boston is using a new firefighter cadet program to bypass veterans and other more qualified candidates.
Nov. 17, 2025
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177th Fighter Wing Fire Department
The 177th Fighter Wing Fire Department crews were called 'staff assistants' not firefighters until last year.
Nov. 15, 2025
Firefighters in Amherst call for increased staffing after massive Olympia Drive fire
“This incident serves as a critical warning, as our town includes numerous high-occupancy structures housing vulnerable residents with complex mobility and health needs,” Amherst...
Nov. 14, 2025