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High tensions amid fire response questions, recall petitions, FOIA request
Grand Blanc Township Fire Chief Jamie Jent, who voiced staffing concerns before the Sept. 28 attack at the Church of Latter-Day Saints, has widespread support of firefighters....
Dec. 1, 2025
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Firehouse's Mentor Monday: Week 46
Dec. 1, 2025
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Butch Inks, seen here at his 2019 swearing-in ceremony, has been the fire chief of the St. Paul Fire Department for six years and announced his retirement after starting his second, six-year committment to the role.
Nov. 30, 2025
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FDNY Fire Commissioner Robert Tucker (left) and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
Nov. 27, 2025
An ethics investigation was launched in August after the union that represents local firefighters filed a grievance alleging that the New Canaan fire chief's business was directly profiting from the department's promotional process.
Nov. 26, 2025
The Meridian Fire Department is hiring for the position of Division Chief of Emergency Response.
Nov. 25, 2025
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The Firehouse Yak: Sean Eagen
Nov. 24, 2025
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Firehouse's Mentor Monday: Week 45
Nov. 24, 2025
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The sales tax proposed by the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City would raise at least $9.8 billion by 2050. That would provide funding for the department to build at least 30 new fire stations, buy new fire stations, and increase the size of the department by about 1,400 people.
Nov. 23, 2025

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