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Learning Resources

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As fire departments continue to focus on firefighter health and safety around fireground contaminants, this eHandbook dives into current and evolving firefighter PPE decontamination...
June 18, 2026
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Disconnected data can hold your fire department back from true operational readiness. In this webinar, discover how bringing firefighter training, staffing, equipment, and incident...
May 14, 2026
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March 26, 2026
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Download this executive summary to see what ISO reviewers expect and how to deliver, with insights from Vector Solutions’ recent webinars.
March 13, 2026

Podcasts

Videos

Solar Panels, Ammonia Challenge Los Angeles Firefighters at Cold Storage Warehouse Fire
Shelter-in-place orders were in place for hours as the ammonia and thick smoke drifted in the Boyle Heights area.
June 18, 2026
Scrap Metal Facility, Scene of 13 Fires, Suing Camden, NJ. to Stay Open
After the latest fire on May 29, Camden Mayor Victor Carstarphen said 'enough is enough."
June 17, 2026
Temple Theatre fire reveals illegal housing
Tacoma firefighters contained the fire to the roof of the building that did not have a permit for residential use.
June 17, 2026
North Thompsonville, CT, Fire Department Donates Rig to Replace One Destroyed in Blast in Searsmont
"The fire service is built on brotherhood, sisterhood and mutual aid," North Thompsonville officials wrote in a statement.
June 17, 2026

Operations & Training

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'We are lucky we are not burying firefighters,' Somerset County, PA, Commissioner Says
Numerous dangerous issues surfaced during the June 4 vehicle fire in the Allegheny Mountain Tunnel.
June 18, 2026
Emergent
Emergent EMS Achieves NEMSIS Compliance
Emergent has attained NEMSIS v3.5.1 certification, enabling fire and EMS departments to utilize a standardized platform for patient care reporting and data submission.
June 18, 2026
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Grand Jury Finds Large Backlog of Inspections at San Diego Fire Department
Hiring civilian fire inspectors and collaborating with other agencies are among suggestions made by the San Diego County Grand Jury.
June 17, 2026
Fire at a Saratoga Harness track claims the lives of multiple horses
The barn had already collapsed by the time Saratoga Springs firefighters approached the scene.
June 16, 2026

Leadership

Treasurer of Thorndale, PA, Volunteer Fire Company Charged with Theft
Mack D. Roberts II, 43, is accused of taking more than $11,000 from the Volunteer Firefighters Relief Association fund from the Thorndale Fire Company.
June 17, 2026
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MEIKO Protect Launches Fire Department Grant Assistance Program
Fire departments now have access to over 3,600 grant opportunities through a new partnership for PPE and decontamination improvements.
June 17, 2026
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Clovis, CA, Deputy Fire Chief Took Home $479K Last Year
None of the six firefighters and four police officers on the top 10 list were rank-and-file employees.
June 16, 2026
Vote of No Confidence in City Manager of Norwich, CT, Being Considered by Counselors
Norwich city councilors are weighing a vote of no confidence against City Manager John Salomone amid ongoing disputes over fire department reforms and leadership issues.
June 16, 2026

Stations

H2M architects + engineers
The process of futureproofing the new Friendship Engine and Hose Company firehouse in Merrick, NY, includes the additions of bunk rooms for for constant staffing and other spaces that support the non-traditional respond from home requirements of the past.
Rachael Grodzki and Patrick O. Stone explore the importance of futureproofing volunteer fire stations through adaptable design, addressing shifts in staffing models to ensure ...
June 16, 2026
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Janet A. Wilmoth reflects on four decades of fire station design and fire service evolution, highlighting advancements in safety, wellness and sustainability.
June 16, 2026
In Quarters Willowfork Fire Station #1
This comprehensive renovation has features like sound-buffered dorms, separate living and response areas and upgraded officer quarters, fostering a supportive environment for ...
June 16, 2026
In Quarters Northwest Fire Station #42
The station's design combines cost-effective materials, rapid construction and flexible spaces, preparing for future staffing needs and emergencies.
June 16, 2026

Safety & Health

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IAFF Says Raleigh Needs 150 More Firefighters
The current staffing leads to significant overtime, and there still aren’t enough firefighters on duty at a time despite that, IAFF 548 President Caleb Lewis said.
June 17, 2026
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2026 NVFC DripDrop Hydration Giveback Campaign Entry Period Open
The DripDrop Hydration Giveback Campaign, in collaboration with the NVFC, aims to supply volunteer fire departments across the U.S. with hydration resources to prevent heat-related...
June 17, 2026
Miovision
Miovision, Harris County Emergency Service Districts to Upgrade 437 Intersections
Miovision's 12-year partnership with Harris County ESDs enables faster emergency response, real-time intersection monitoring and improved safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
June 17, 2026
Charges Against Three Dropped in Fire that Claimed Chicago Firefighter
The dismissals mean no one has been held accountable for the arson and murder of Chicago Firefighter Jermaine Pelt.
June 16, 2026

Careers & Education

Wells River, VT, Firefighter Arrested after Crashing En Route to Call
Wells River firefighter Andrew Hayward was taken into custody after he allegedly ran a stop sign and collided with another vehicle while responding to a call.
June 16, 2026
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After helping Capt. Micki Guy following her fall from an apparatus responding to a call, several Glens Falls firefighters received a letter of commendation.
Firefighters who helped injured Glens Falls Capt. Micki Guy received letters of commendation after she fell from a rig.
June 15, 2026
Assessment of Virginia fire department highlights concerns over culture
An assessment study of the department with recommendations was released the day after Lynchburg appointed Brad Creasy the new fire chief.
June 12, 2026
Fort Smith Fire Chief opts to close Pumper 11, eliminates several positions
Fort Smith Fire Chief Darrell Clark called it one of the toughest decisions of his career.
June 11, 2026