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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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Feb. 27, 2026

Podcasts

Videos

Langston, OK Fire Chief Seriously Hurt when Pumper, Semi Collide
Three other Langston firefighters were injured in the crash that occurred while they were returning from a mutual aid call.
April 27, 2026
Two Killed When Plane Crashes into Brooklyn Park, MN, Neighborhood
The plane took off from Crystal Airport shortly before it crashed and burst into flames in Brooklyn Park.
April 25, 2026
Metrobus Fire Sends Smoke over Nation's Capital
“The tunnel is designed with air shafts and vents to give people time to get out,” DC Fire and EMS Chief John Donnelly said.
April 24, 2026
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

Operations & Training

Sykesville Freedom District Fire Department
Fires Deliberately Set in Shuttered State Hospital in Sykesville, MD
Heavy fire and smoke were visible when Sykesville Freedom District firefighters approached the area.
April 27, 2026
Town of Hilliard
Hilliard firefighter James 'Kevin' Crews, 59, died at the hospital after responding to a brush fire Thursday.
Hilliard firefighter James "Kevin" Crews died at the hospital after collapsing at a brush fire.
April 26, 2026
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Saving Lives Behind Narcan Vending Machine at Grant County, WA Fire Station
"Our first priority as a fire department is the health of the communities," Grant County Fire Capt. Ryan Boldman said.
April 24, 2026
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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

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
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Although the development of Springdale, AR, Fire Department (SFD) Fire Station #4 is rooted in the foundation of a prototype design that was conceived in the early 2010s, the unique exterior of the station (which is set to open soon) validates the premise that prototype operational consistency and relative cost predictability can coexist with flexibility for improvement.
Ashley Mauldin uses the development of Springdale, AR, Fire Department's Fire Station #4 to explain how multiple facilities don't have to be mirror images of each other even when...
April 21, 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

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
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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
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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

Ex-Mattydale, NY, Firefighter Charged with Sexually Assaulting Teen
Detectives determined the former firefighter provided transportation to teens involved Mattydale Fire Company's cadet program.
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
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