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Two Killed When Plane Crashes into Brooklyn Park, MN, Neighborhood
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Saving Lives Behind Narcan Vending Machine at Grant County, WA Fire Station
Ex-Mattydale, NY, Firefighter Charged with Sexually Assaulting Teen
Metrobus Fire Sends Smoke over Nation's Capital
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Disconnected data can hold your fire department back from true operational readiness. In this webinar, discover how bringing firefighter training, staffing, equipment, and incident...
May 14, 2026
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Fire departments are embracing technology across all aspects of the job, including training for emergencies, managing incidents and enhancing firefighter safety. Sponsored...
March 26, 2026
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Download this executive summary to see what ISO reviewers expect and how to deliver, with insights from Vector Solutions’ recent webinars.
March 13, 2026
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First responders operate in hazardous, unpredictable conditions where dependable equipment is essential, and meeting recognized first-responder protective gear...
Feb. 27, 2026

Podcasts

Videos

NTSB: Crew Member in ARFF Rig Heard 'Stop' Warning Before Crash on LaGuardia Runway
He realized too late the command to 'stop, stop, stop' from LaGuardia air traffic controller was meant for them,
April 24, 2026
Hydrant Snafu Leads to Resignation of Waterbury, CT, Water Chief
After low water pressure hampered Waterbury firefighters, it was determined hydrants hadn't been tested in more than a decade.
April 24, 2026
Fire Rips Through Historic Queens Church
Five FDNY firefighters were transported to a hospital for treatment.
April 24, 2026
Two Dead, 7 Responders among 11 Hurt at Kanawha County, WV Plant
Workers at the Institute plant were exposed to fumes containing nitric acid, hydrogen sulfide gas and another chemical compound.
April 23, 2026

Operations & Training

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The Fire Service Scoop: NFPA, Joey Gase at Talladega Superspeedway, Rosenbauer America's $25 Million Investment
The Fire Service Scoop focuses on headlines from around the fire service including new nozzle control technology from Mercedes Textiles, displays of apparatus and products in ...
April 24, 2026
Management shares new details in Lake Mead boat explosion
“My hands and the bottom of my hair caught on fire,” Jessie Hart said of the incident at Callville Bay.
April 23, 2026
Companies Abusing 9-1-1 System May Have to Pay up in Oroville, CA
“A company, per se, is relying on taxpayer funded resources to supplement their staffing levels, is what we’re really trying to get at,” CAL FIRE-Butte County Oroville Division...
April 23, 2026
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Coxreels Improvement for 1.25-inch and 1.5-inch SLPL Spring-Driven Models
Coxreels' improvements to the SLPL series focus on durability and performance, featuring upgraded inline swivels and swept riser designs that optimize flow and reduce costs.
April 23, 2026

Leadership

Al Seib / Los Angeles Times
A culture of absolute obedience in Los Angeles Fire Department surfaces.
Los Angeles firefighters refrain from questioning even dangerous orders for fear of retribution.
April 23, 2026
Rehoboth fire chief removed after dispute over solar farm project
"I have nothing to gain or lose," now ex-Rehoboth Fire Chief Mark Haskell said, adding that the farm is already built next to his land.
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
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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

Stations

Park Location Eyed Again for New Fire Station in Melbourne, FL
Nine months after Melbourne officials nixed the plans for the park station, they're revisiting them.
April 22, 2026
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
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Three key elements of the Station Design Conference include education, networking, and resource gathering from exhibitors.
Janet Wilmoth offers strategies for navigating the Station Design Conference exhibit hall, including planning visits, asking the right questions, and collecting valuable contacts...
April 21, 2026
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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

Safety & Health

Chesterfield Fire & EMS
Iranian Firefighter Honored for Ultimate Sacrifice
A Cypress tree and plaque were dedicated to Iranian Firefighter Hamid Mahdavi at the Chesterfield, VA Fire & EMS public safety training center.
April 23, 2026
Spokane County Fire Department
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Spokane County Lt. Paramedic Cody Scott Traber fell from the bridge in 2021 while looking for a brush fire.
April 23, 2026
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Collaborative Effort Gets Seven Hills, OH, Firefighters More Shut Eye
University Hospitals and Seven Hills Fire Department teamed up to help firefighters get some sound sleep.
April 23, 2026
Tunnel to Towers
Terex Fire and Ambulance Group Brands to Collect Donations for Tunnel to Towers in Indianapolis
As part of the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, Terex Fire and Ambulance Group brands collect donations for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
April 23, 2026

Careers & Education

Responders Could See $1K Boost in Social Security
The change also impacts divorced spouses and widows and widowers whose former spouse’s Social Security benefits were reduced because they received public pensions.
April 24, 2026
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Beyond the Bugles: Leadership Is More Than a Title
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Chief Jacob Johnson is joined by Fire Chief Les Stephens, of the San Marcos, TX, Fire Department, on the new episode of Beyond the Bugles. The two discuss integrity, accountability...
April 20, 2026
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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
Ryan Baker/Firehouse
Firehouse's Mentor Monday: Being Perfect Is Not Reality
Firehouse's Mentor Monday has Chief Jacob Johnson answering a viewer question about the fear of not being perfect when promoted.
April 20, 2026