October 2026

Issue Description:

The October 2026 Firehouse Magazine includes a special technology supplement with articles on the LAFD and FDNY and articles such as the Firehouse's Innovation Awards and a Firehouse Product Review.

Cover Description: The Milwaukee Fire Department (MFD) was dispatched to a school during summer break to investigate an automatic alarm. While en route, the engine company officer observed smoke in the air and requested the balance of the first alarm. On arrival, a second alarm was requested. A er heavy fire began showing from multiple areas of the attic, interior crews were withdrawn and defensive operations were ordered. Ultimately, the fire went to five alarms and involved the departments of Greendale, Greenfield and West Allis. The response included 20 pumpers, six trucks, two heavy rescues and several specialized units. Crews remained on scene for more than 24 hours to extinguish hot spots. Photo by Scott Carnahan.

Dedication: Six U.S. firefighters recently died in the line of duty— Pilots Christopher Andersen and Miles Elliot, Fire Police Officer George Mullins Jr., Firefighter Leslie R. Washington, Firefighter Robert Hughes and Crewmember Randy Lupe. This issue of Firehouse is dedicated to these firefighters.