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Podcasts

Videos

Medical crews at the stadium treated the victim prior to the arrival of San Antonio fire and EMS crews.
Oct. 19, 2026
Firefighter Kaitlyn 'KK' Gallagher was killed while battling a wildfire in the Kisatchie National Forest.
Oct. 19, 2026
Fitchburg Fire Chief Dante Swarez used eight extinguishers to quell the flames before firefighters arrived, about 30 minutes later.
Oct. 16, 2026
Durning the Rose Garden event, National Volunteer Fire Council Chairman Steve Hirsch presented a helmet to Trump.
Oct. 16, 2026

Operations & Training

Despite a low brush fire risk, officials with the Connecticut Fire Academy said a single spark can quickly turn into a fire that threatens homes, property and whole communities...
Oct. 16, 2026
During closing arguments, James Barnett's attorney said the state didn't prove he started the 2022 fire.
Oct. 15, 2026
The dispute centers around the removal of the Schuyler Heights Fire Company president by the Colonie Fire District commissioners.
Oct. 15, 2026
Located at the FDNY EMS Training Academy in Queens, the wall honors 20 EMS crew members who died in the line of duty.
Oct. 15, 2026

Leadership

Jon Baldwin has been named CEO of Blackline Safety, succeeding Cody Slater who remains as chief architect and Board Chair.
Oct. 15, 2026
The family of Cleveland Fire Recruit Symeon Williams, 39, is suing the city for his death at the training academy last year.
Oct. 15, 2026
Emergent named Dr. Daniel C. Fitzpatrick as its new chief medical officer.
Oct. 15, 2026
The software could help OCFA prepare its incident commanders by allowing them to revisit historical wildfires, test different responses and see how those actions might have affected...
Oct. 15, 2026

Stations

If taxpayers approve the half-cent sales tax, the Los Angeles Fire Department will hire more firefighters and build new stations.
Oct. 7, 2026
With the new department in service, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue is no longer responding to calls -- after 42 years.
Oct. 2, 2026
Candidates in Ross's November election are debating the closure of a century-old fire station, focused on funding challenges, and future public safety strategies.
Oct. 1, 2026
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Cancer prevention remains an important occupational health priority for the fire service. A new American Cancer Society study followed more than 470,000 firefighters over 36 years...
Oct. 1, 2026

Safety & Health

About 40 percent of the 2,753 people killed in the World Trade Center attacks have not been officially identified.
Oct. 15, 2026
Residents made it clear they oppose cutting firefighter and police officer positions in Pasco.
Oct. 15, 2026
RapidSOS and Siento have partnered to embed an anonymous mental health support button within RapidSOS Unite and IamResponding.
Oct. 15, 2026
Phenix Technology's First Due helmet has been named a finalist in the CMTA's 'Coolest Thing Made in California' competition.
Oct. 13, 2026

Careers & Education

Sperry Fire Chief Mitchell Williamson faces charges of misdemeanor assault following a heated argument that turned physical during a department meeting.
Oct. 16, 2026
Residents applauded when Shawnee Township Fire Chief Austin Miller said he'd be at work at 7 a.m. Wednesday.
Oct. 14, 2026
The Chouteau fire and police chiefs and assistant police chief learned through social media and the agenda their jobs were on the chopping block.
Oct. 14, 2026
Baltimore County Circuit Judge Dennis M. Robinson Jr. told the former medic he "shattered trust and camaraderie."
Oct. 14, 2026