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The CFSI National Advisory Committee has made several recommendations on the FEMA Reform initiative.
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Podcasts

Videos

Boston Firefighter Suffers Cardiac Arrest at Building Blaze
The firefighter's condition has not been released by Boston fire officials.
March 15, 2026
Driverless Vehicle Enters San Antonio Fire Scene
The person sitting behind the wheel in the Waymo was cited by San Antonio Police.
March 13, 2026
New Brush Truck Called 'The Beast' Ready in Twin Valley, PA
The 1968 Kaiser five-ton truck was acquired from the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources.
March 13, 2026
Los Angeles Fire Spreads to Several Buildings
The fire in a vacant Los Angeles business quickly spread to three other buildings.
March 13, 2026

Operations & Training

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UL Research Institutes Releases New Technical Report for Residential Home Size-up and Search & Rescue Operations Project
The new report from ULRI’s Fire Safety Research Institute expands on results of previous research and gives three new search and rescue tactical considerations.
March 12, 2026
🌟 FULLY INVOLVED WAREHOUSE 🌟 FDNY Brooklyn 5th Alarm Box 2671 Heavy Fire Throughout 2 Story Factory
The Universal Food Distribution building collapsed and spread to two other industrial structures in Brooklyn.
March 11, 2026
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Firefighters battle the Palisades fire on El Medio Ave. on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. California.
Despite Los Angeles firefighters' recent testimony, a fire official said the case against the alleged arsonist should continue.
March 11, 2026
Seattle 9-1-1 Callers Get Uber, Not Ambulances
Uber drivers can sometimes reach patients quicker than ambulance crews can, Seattle Fire Lt. Charles Hubschman, a 911 dispatcher, said.
March 10, 2026

Leadership

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NVFC, Pearl Milling Company Partner for 2026 Nutella Stacks for Giving Back Program
Nutella's "Stacks for Giving Back" program collaborates with NVFC and Pearl Milling Company to provide grants and pancake kits to U.S. volunteer fire departments, enhancing their...
March 12, 2026
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Beyond the Bugles: Lessons That Build a Legacy
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On this episode of Beyond the Bugles, Chief Jacob Johnson is joined by retired Chief Dennis Reilly as they discuss integrity, moral courage and setting the tone in your fire company...
March 9, 2026
Mitchellville mayor says fire chief dismissed over leadership, conduct concerns
Mitchellville firefighters reportedly were involved in harassment and making derogatory statements about citizens and officials.
March 9, 2026
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Firehouse's Mentor Monday: Step Up, Don't Step Back
This week's Firehouse's Mentor Monday has Chief Jacob Johnson talking about how to embrace a promotion and how to step up when it's time.
March 9, 2026

Stations

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Frederick County Fire Chief Tom Coe discusses the $9.7 million Green Valley fire station.
A stretch of highway near the new Green Valley fire station is dedicated to Battalion Chief Josh Laird who answered his final alarm in 2021.
March 13, 2026
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Flint City, AL, Fire Department Gets Go Ahead for Station
Flint City Fire Chief Jason Haggard said the department wants to build a 9,600-square-foot station with five bays.
March 5, 2026
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The former Coast Guard station will become a fire station for Park Township, bolstering fire, EMS and water rescue resources.
Park Township's Coast Guard station will become a full-time fire station with a boat and aims to bolster water rescue capabilities.
March 1, 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

Safety & Health

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“We are thankful that Mark (Garcia) is safe and being cared for, and we look forward to his return home," according to Local 718.
March 12, 2026
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NFFF Releases 'COVID19: Coast to Coast'
Responders share their experiences during the pandemic as well as its impact.
March 12, 2026
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NIOSH Makes Recommendations after LODD of Montgomery County, MD Firefighter
Lt. Christopher J. Higgins, 46, died on his second shift back at the Burtonsville station after suffering a stroke.
March 12, 2026
Vehicle Flips after Colliding with Newark, NJ, Fire Truck Responding to Two-Alarm Fire
A vehicle struck a Newark fire truck that was responding to a two-alarm fire and flipped over, damaging other vehicles.
March 8, 2026

Careers & Education

Former Clarksville Firefighters Sue City for Retailiation
The five probationary Clarksville firefighters were terminated after participating in a public campaign to outline alleged issues in the department.
March 13, 2026
Mayor reverses controversial vote to shutdown volunteer fire company
South Connellsville Volunteer Fire Company Chief Jeremy Grubbs said the council's action came without warning.
March 12, 2026
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Former Saginaw County Firefighter Ryan M. Schilling walks into the courtroom.
The former Albee Township firefighter groomed the teenage boys with drugs, alcohol and vape pens.
March 11, 2026
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A measure being considered would lower the retirement age for firefighters and police officers.
The longer firefighters are on the front lines, the more likely they will develop job-related illnesses, such as cancer, said Brian Rice, president of California Professional ...
March 11, 2026