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Los Angeles firefighter Scott Pike said 'I didn't even want to use my gloved hand because it was hot, so I just kicked it with my boot to kind of expose it,' in his testimony last week. 'There was like red hot like coals that was still smoldering, and I even heard crackling.'
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Grapevine city officials propose replacing Engine 1 with a specialized squad and adding a fourth ambulance to meet growing demands, citing studies and successful models from other cities, while the firefighter's union warns of reduced emergency response capacity.
Firefighters Rescue Stranded Visitors after Gangway to Historic USS Laffey Destroyer Collapses in SC
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The lawsuit from Los Angeles County says fire apparatus builders are using monopolistic behavior has affected the timely acquisition of new fire trucks and fire apparatus.
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Feb. 3, 2026

Podcasts

Videos

Drone video shows the aftermath of explosion that destroyed Boonville church
Fire Chief David Pritchard and a minister also injured in the Boonville church explosion were released from the hospital.
Feb. 26, 2026
Longtime Farmington Fire leaders step down amid alleged 'toxic' culture
Seasoned officers that pulled the plugs on their careers in Farmington include captains and several chiefs.
Feb. 26, 2026
Mother, Child Hurt in Blast
The mother went back into the burning house to save her child, Taunton Fire Chief Steven Lavigne said.
Feb. 26, 2026
Lawsuit dismissed over Fayetteville's Fire Station 4, mediation ahead
A city-hired consultant recommended that the Fayetteville station be demolished after finding several flaws.
Feb. 26, 2026

Operations & Training

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Coxreels Features Line of Diesel Exhaust Fluid Hose Reels
Engineered for durability and safety, Coxreels' DEF hose reels incorporate industry-proven materials like stainless steel and Viton seals.
Feb. 25, 2026
Car crashes in downtown LA vendors
Six people were injured, two seriously, when the SUV careened down the sidewalk in Los Angeles.
Feb. 25, 2026
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A Los Angeles County firefighter suffered a medical issue during the operation.
Feb. 23, 2026
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Homeless Man Hit by Oakland Fire Rig
The firefighter activated the lights and siren on the crew cab pickup as he pulled out of the East Oakland station.
Feb. 23, 2026

Leadership

Leaders to Meet with Volunteer Fire Companies in Norwich, CT, amid Closure
Norwich officials will meet with leaders from four volunteer fire companies after they closed one company after they did not sign a formal response agreement.
Feb. 27, 2026
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Orland Fire Protection District board President Beth Damas Kasper, middle, speaks during a meeting on Feb. 24.
The fire district board is being criticized for not telling the public about Orland Fire Chief Kevin Doyle's resignation.
Feb. 26, 2026
Yantic volunteer firefighters receive show of support amid battle with Norwich
Some are requesting Norwich Fire Chief Sam Wilson and City Manager John Salomone resign amid turmoil in the local fire departments.
Feb. 25, 2026
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Suspended Loveland Fire Rescue Chief Tim Sendelbach said now is not the time to defend himself against insubordination and other claims by the board.
Feb. 25, 2026

Stations

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A water main failure outside the Elrama Volunteer Fire Company left a path of destruction.
Feb. 20, 2026
Storm rips roof off Fresno County fire station, breaks power pole
No firefighters were in the Tranquility station when the roof was blown off and landed in the road.
Feb. 17, 2026
H2M architects + engineers
A feasibility study is often the first step in the process of documenting, enhancing, rethinking, or modernizing fire station/public safety building projects and they are critical for when public safety leaders are asked to make facility decisions long before the path forward is clear.
Aubrey Dunn and Dennis Ross use examples like the Massapequa Fire District on how comprehensive feasibility studies evaluate needs, costs, and challenges for fire station design...
Feb. 17, 2026
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AI Is Shaping Your Next Fire Station: Are You Ready?
Janet Wilmoth looks at a Station Design Conference session that explores how AI is changing fire station design by providing data-driven insights without replacing human expertise...
Feb. 17, 2026

Safety & Health

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3M Scott Fire & Safety SCBA Achieves NFPA 1970, 2025 Certification
The 3M Scott Air-Pak XD and X3 Pro SCBA models have achieved NFPA 1970, 2025 Edition certification.
Feb. 26, 2026
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PPE and Turnout Gear Cleaner Company Acquired by Circul-Air
Circul-Air's acquisition of CitroSqueeze, a trusted detergent for firefighter PPE, enhances their ecosystem ensuring better protection for firefighters.
Feb. 26, 2026
Wilson Firefighter Who Fell off Ladder Goes Home
Firefighter Bobby Lewullis, who called a mayday at the Easton fire, has no recollection of the fall.
Feb. 25, 2026
NVFC
NVFC's MSA Globe Gear Giveaway Applications Open
The 2026 NVFC MSA Globe Gear Giveaway, now open for applications, provides volunteer fire departments in need with turnout gear and helmets to improve safety and operational capacity...
Feb. 25, 2026

Careers & Education

Stacey Ann Bouton began cashing paper checks after her mother, Henrietta Matticks, passed away. Matticks was the beneficiary of Scranton firefighter Robert Matticks, who died in 2013.
The woman faces multiple felony charges after allegedly stealing $100,000 in fire department pension benefits by forging her deceased mother’s checks.
Feb. 27, 2026
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Retired Newark Capt. Ted Popovich
"It feels no different than when I was 68," retired Newark Capt. Ted Popovich said.
Feb. 26, 2026
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One of the highest wage earners in Pittsburgh reportedly traded stolen medical gloves for pizza.
Feb. 25, 2026
Dave Tysdal announces his retirement from Coeur d'Alene Fire Department
Despite life-threatening injuries, Engineer David Tysdal warned Coeur d'Alene and others about the sniper.
Feb. 20, 2026