Security

Man Caused Nearly $130,000 in Damages With Axe on Vehicles at Chicago Firehouses
Police say, in a series of incidents from February to April at Chicago firehouse parking lots, Jacob Bogdan used an axe to vandalize firefighter's vehicles.
April 14, 2026
H2M architects + engineers
Safety measures inside and outside the fire station provide maximum protection for firefighters, their equipment and their vehicles. The Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design process is an invaluable tool for fire departments that are looking to enhance safety at the firehouse.
Dec. 15, 2025
First Arriving
Digital sign boards provide real-time information to crews as they stop to gather a momentary glimpse of the location of the emergency when they are dispatched and can also be used to provide training or operations updates to all firefighters.
Oct. 3, 2025
RapidFire Safety & Security Acquires Tri-X
June 25, 2025
Peter Matthews/Firehouse
The 2025 Station Design Conference looked at concepts for building sustainable firehouses that will be used for 75-plus years and the need to plan for future needs.
June 17, 2025
Station Design Conference
Over 700 fire, law enforcement and public safety officials attended the Station Design Conference in Glendale, AZ.
June 13, 2024
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If a public safety network gets hacked, there can be effects anywhere from lost or stolen data to losing paychecks to hindering 9-1-1 response times to a shutdown of city services.
Feb. 29, 2024
Middlefield police search for suspect who broke into fire department
Jan. 7, 2024
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May 23, 2023

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