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Sept. 24, 2026
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Firefighter cancer prevention requires more than a single policy or practice. Discover how leading departments are building comprehensive exposure-reduction programs that support...
Sept. 22, 2026
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When chemical ID results conflict, critical hazmat decisions can become judgment calls. See how combining FTIR and Raman can deliver greater confidence from a single sample.
Sept. 1, 2026
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The fire service’s understanding of modern fire behavior has advanced dramatically—but what the public knows hasn’t kept pace. Discover how occupant actions during the critical...
Sept. 17, 2026

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May 18-20, 2027
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A crew from Manchester-by-the-Sea Fire Department was involved in the search that has now been called off by the Coast Guard.
Oct. 5, 2026
A three-story water slide and adjacent stair tower were destroyed, San Jose Battalion Chief Jeff Fielding said.
Oct. 5, 2026
With the new department in service, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue is no longer responding to calls -- after 42 years.
Oct. 2, 2026
Prosecutors indicate they will seek physical castration of Kedreyon Williams, a former New Roads police officer and volunteer firefighter.
Oct. 2, 2026

Operations & Training

"This intentionally put the lives of citizens and firefighters at unbelievable risk," said St. Louis Fire Chief Dennis Jenkerson.
Oct. 2, 2026
The pilot, a nurse and the patient perished while two others survived, Los Angeles County firefighters reported.
Oct. 2, 2026
The next generation of fire service technology should not be measured by how many features it adds, but by how much time it gives back. Firefighters and fire departments are being...
Oct. 1, 2026
Experience the science behind Gore’s latest innovations in firefighter protection, from moisture barriers to gloves and footwear.
Oct. 1, 2026

Leadership

The unidentified firefighter, who made the comments while on duty, resigned instead of being fired, Cobb County Fire Chief Michael Cunningham said.
Oct. 5, 2026
"It has been an honor and a privilege to be the 19th fire chief for Kansas City, Kansas,” said Chief Dennis Rubin, who will leave on Halloween.
Oct. 4, 2026
Sentencing is set for January for the former Delaware County fire chief, who remains free on bail.
Sept. 29, 2026
Johnston Firefighter Edward Spicer's suit, filed last week, claims commanding officers knew about the drug and alcohol use.
Sept. 29, 2026

Stations

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
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
The National Register of Historic Places has added La Crosse's Fire Station No. 4.
Sept. 28, 2026
Midland Fire Chief Josh Mosher said many new housing developments are in parts of the city farthest from a station.
Sept. 22, 2026

Safety & Health

The Ricochet PPE Award Program provides five sets of specialized wildland and rescue gear to qualifying United States volunteer fire departments.
Oct. 1, 2026
Chesapeake Fire Department becomes the first in Virginia to adopt the MSA G1 City Edition SCBA.
Oct. 1, 2026
Two Albuquerque firefighters fell through a collapsed floor during a residential fire.
Oct. 1, 2026
The fire service has made significant progress in recognizing contaminated turnout gear as an occupational exposure concern. Practices that once were common, like wearing soot...
Oct. 1, 2026

Careers & Education

Alameda County firefighter Charles Johnathen Harris had pending child pornography charges and disappeared in 2023 after his boat sank.
Oct. 1, 2026
Gabe Reilly, a Salt Lake City firefighter, died during a BASE jump in Millville Canyon.
Oct. 1, 2026
The Center for Public Safety Excellence introduces Kyle Gaffaney as chief finance and administration officer and Jason Wells as chief programs officer.
Sept. 30, 2026
When Fremont city officials voted Tuesday to accept homeschooled diplomas, the Cedar Bluff firefighter was overcome with emotion.
Sept. 30, 2026