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May 14, 2026
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March 26, 2026
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March 13, 2026
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Podcasts

Videos

Six Columbus, OH Firefighters Seek Smoke Inhalation Treatment
The firefighters started feeling symptoms of smoke inhalation following the fire in downtown Columbus.
April 22, 2026
Off-duty Torrance County, NM Deputy and Assistant Chiefs Accused of Beathing Mentally Ill Man
The Torrance County deputy fire chief and assistant chief are accused of beating the mentally ill man with sticks and pipes in Estancia.
April 21, 2026
Blacksburg, VA Firefighters Rescue Skydiver at Virginia Tech
The wind sent the retired U.S. Army Special Operations Master Sergeant crashing into the Virginia Tech scoreboard.
April 20, 2026
Onlookers Anxious to Record Hamper Response of Nyssa, OR, Firefighters
"They (firefighters) didn't get to the scene as quickly as they could have," Nyssa Fire Chief Marvin Seuell said.
April 20, 2026

Operations & Training

Mercedes Textiles Limited
New Nozzle Control Technology Introduced by Mercedes Textiles
Mercedes Textiles Ltd. introduces LPX Technology to improve nozzle control in small diameter handlines operating at low pressures, reducing kinking and whip while maintaining ...
April 20, 2026
Indianapolis Gunshot Victim Treated by Cobb County, GA, Firefighters in Town for FDIC
The three Cobb County firefighters ran out of a restaurant to treat the bleeding victim.
April 20, 2026
Tammy Ljungblad/The Kansas City Star
Overland Park firefighters at the scene on an early-morning apartment fire where firefighters rescued several residents Saturday.
Five people, including four who were rescued by Overland Park firefighters, were injured in an apartment fire.
April 18, 2026
Fire in Woodbridge, N
Heavy fire was showing from the third floor of the Woodbridge building.
April 17, 2026

Leadership

Yantic Fire Engine Co. #1/Facebook
Chief, Deputy Chief Re-elected to Lead Shuttered Fire Company in Norwich, CT
The 179-year-old Yantic Fire Engine Co. 1 was shut down by Norwich officials after chiefs balked at a unified command policy.
April 21, 2026
Spencer Fire Trucks
Spencer Fire Trucks Hits 40 Years as Independent Manufacturer
Spencer Fire Trucks, a family-owned business since 1986, is celebrating 40 years of designing durable, purpose-built fire apparatus.
April 18, 2026
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The Fire Service Scoop: Actor Jeremy Renner, RapidSOS Partnership and Themes for Home Fire Sprinkler Week
The Fire Service Scoop contains headlines from around the fire service including actor Jeremy Renner partnering with RapidSOS and the fifth annual Fire Service Thought Leadership...
April 17, 2026
Boston Names Rodney Marshall as First Black Fire Commissioner
Rodney Marshall, a 35-year Boston Fire Department veteran, was most recently chief of operations for support services.
April 16, 2026

Stations

H2M architects + engineers
Each new fire station project, whether ground‑up new construction or an addition/renovation, will have its own definition of what it means to be compatible with the neighborhood and community input is important for the entire design process.
This article explores the complexities of designing fire stations that meet operational demands while harmonizing with their surrounding neighborhoods through stakeholder engagement...
April 21, 2026
Martinez Architects
Station Design Awards - Cy-Fair Fire Station #1, Houston, TX - Martinez Architects
The Cy-Fair Fire Station #1 exemplifies a strategic blend of functional design and community integration, featuring adaptable layouts, secure zones and open-concept spaces that...
April 21, 2026
The Galante Architecture Studio
Station Design Awards - Cambridge, MA, Station 10 - The Galante Architecture Studio
Cambridge, MA, Station 10's innovative design features four interconnected apparatus bays, energy-efficient systems and advanced decontamination technology.
April 21, 2026
Martinez Architects
Station Design Awards - Marble Falls, TX, Fire Station #1 - Martinez Architects
The Marble Falls Fire Station #1 underwent a comprehensive renovation, modernizing its facilities to meet current safety standards, improve operational efficiency and support ...
April 21, 2026

Safety & Health

Hamilton Fire Department
Hamilton Fire Chief David Haverdink led the department for the majority of his 51 years.
Hamilton Fire Chief David Haverdink, who died on Christmas Day last year, served the department for 51 years.
April 21, 2026
NFPA
NFPA, Joey Gase to Celebrate Sparky the Fire Dog at Talladega Superspeedway
Joey Gase will race the NFPA-themed car at Talladega to celebrate Sparky the Fire Dog’s 75th birthday, promoting fire safety awareness among NASCAR fans and communities on April...
April 21, 2026
Susie Nicol/Firehouse
The National Fallen Firefighter Memorial will be accessible during the annual tribute slated for May 2-3.
“We are grateful that we will be able to gather at the National Memorial to honor these heroes and stand with their families," said National Fallen Firefighters Foundation CEO...
April 20, 2026
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St. Leonard, MD Firefighter Revived with CPR, AED at Fire Scene
The 56-year-old St. Leonard firefighter was flown by Maryland State Police helicopter to a cardiac care hospital.
April 20, 2026

Careers & Education

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Loveland, CO, Fire Rescue Authority Head Quits as Recall Looms
Jeff Swanty and the board came under fire recently for its actions that led to the separation of Loveland Chief Tim Sendelbach.
April 20, 2026
Wentzville, MO, Fire Captain Whose Ice Rescue Inspired Movie Dies
Former Wentzville Fire Capt. Tommy Shine, who rescued a boy from icy waters in 2015, inspired the movie "Breakthrough."
April 16, 2026
L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal, File
According to the lawsuit filed in Clark County District Court, Henderson Fire Department personnel failed to properly identify, preserve and deliver one of the victim's severed fingers to physicians.
The man claims that Henderson firefighters failed to preserve the severed finger correctly, preventing surgical reattachment.
April 16, 2026
Natalie Jones/Baltimore Sun
The proposed fiscal 2027 budget includes over $3 million to hire 12 additional battalion chiefs for Baltimore County's Fire Department.
Baltimore County's proposed budget allocates over $3 million to add 12 battalion chiefs as the fire department's call volume increase and improve fireground safety.
April 16, 2026