Safety & Health

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The Fire Service Scoop: Industry News Updates
Recent fire service industry news updates include Pierce Manufacturing expansions, a new president at W.S. Darley and San Francisco's investment in non-PFAS turnout gear.
Jan. 2, 2026
Photo by Austin Daniels
When continual deviation from safety standards, such as not wearing SCBA during overhaul, becomes accepted practice, cancer risk increases.
Jan. 2, 2026
Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department
Cal Fire Engineer Danny Cook, 45, suffered a medical emergency at a house fire in Nuevo, CA.
Jan. 1, 2026
Firefighter injured battling motel fire in Southgate
Dec. 29, 2025
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San Francisco Fire Department Invests $3 Million to Adopt Non-PFAS Turnout Gear
Dec. 29, 2025
Photo courtesy of Patrick Graham/Firefighter 48
The story of Tempe, AZ, Fire Medical Rescue Department Capt. Scott Leatham’s battle with NUT carcinoma, which was linked to his firefighting service, is included in Firefighter48 Foundation’s “The Last Firefighter” documentary.
Dec. 29, 2025
York County fire company's hose run over twice in the same week
Dec. 29, 2025
Indianapolis Fire Department announces death of Battalion Chief Barry Riddle
Dec. 28, 2025
Firefighter who died days after academy graduation donates organs, continues legacy of service
Dec. 26, 2025

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