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Chicago 2-11 Church Fire 59th & Emerald
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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.
Sisters Killed Trying to Rescue Father from Thanksgiving Fire in Orange, NY
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Podcasts

Videos

Marion County, FL, Firefighters, Medic Fired and Charged Over Hazing Incident
The incident, with Marion County Fire Rescue members, involved physical assault and waterboarding to see another firefighter's TikTok video.
Nov. 28, 2025
Firefighters Rescue Four from Lewisville, TX, Mobile Home Fire
A second alarm was called when firefighters had reports of people trapped inside the Lewisville mobile home.
Nov. 28, 2025
Firefighter Dies in Massive Blaze Involving High-Rise Buildings in Hong Kong
Thirteen people have been killed, including a firefighter, as seven high-rise residential buildings burn in Tai Po, Hong Kong.
Nov. 26, 2025
Delayed Emergency Alerts Raise Concerns About System Following Los Angeles Ship Fire
Residents are voicing concerns over the emergency alerts issued nearly 38 hours alerts after the ship fire in Los Angeles.
Nov. 26, 2025

Operations & Training

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Cal Fire’s Vegetation Management Program aims to use prescribed fire plus tree and brush cutting to reduce the risk of a wildfire igniting or spreading.
The court is asking Cal Fire to address potential ecological impacts of its wildfire prevention methods amid ongoing debates between ecologists and fire officials.
Nov. 28, 2025
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The resolution allows the Jackson and Summit fire departments to collect data, evaluate performance, and develop a plan to better coordinate emergency response, improve firefighter readiness, and use resources more efficiently.
Jackson and Summit Township fire departments hope the formal aid agreement will enhance coordination, response times and improve training.
Nov. 27, 2025
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A firefighters prepares to put water on flames as they engulf a burning high-rise building in Hong Kong.
Officials say 279 people are missing after a fire Hong Kong's Tai Po district that involved seven high-rise buildings,
Nov. 27, 2025
Mansfield Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Danielson did not have SCBA on when he entered a burning house to rescue two people.
Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Danielson of the Mansfield Fire Department risked his life by entering a burning house without SCBA to rescue two people.
Nov. 26, 2025

Leadership

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FDNY Fire Commissioner Robert Tucker (left) and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker said ideological differences with the incoming mayor and concerns over antisemitic statements are the reasons behind his resignation.
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.
A probe found that New Canaan's fire chief was involved in the promotional exam business the department used and did not disclose his involvement.
Nov. 26, 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.
The tax proposed by the United Firefighters of Los Angeles could fund fire apparatus, 30 fire stations and added staffing.
Nov. 23, 2025
Cressona Fire Chief Dennis Snyder wants Cressona Fire Company Number One and Good Will Hose Company, with fire stations located about one half-mile apart, to merger to save money and improve operations.
Cressona’s fire chiefs is looking into the merger of two fire companies, a half-mile apart, to reduce costs and improve training.
Nov. 21, 2025

Stations

Chris Johnson
Red light therapy has a ton of proven health benefits from muscle recovery to enhancing circulation.
Following his own mental health battles as a firefighter, Chris Johnson helped lead the effort to build a wellness room at Rock Creek Fire District through donations.
Nov. 21, 2025
Construction begins on major fire department renovation project
When the rebuilds, renovations or repairs are completed, all Charleston firefighters will have their own bedrooms.
Nov. 20, 2025
H2M architects + engineers
Those involved in the design or renovation of a new fire station should create a list of topics to review and consider before going on a fire station tour.
Planning a fire station upgrade or new build requires careful goal setting, detailed scope definition, and inclusive participation. The content advocates for organized station...
Nov. 18, 2025
TCA Architecture + Planning + Design
Station Design Awards - Grand Coulee Dam Fire Station - TCA Architecture + Planning + Design
The Grand Coulee Dam Fire Station features advanced security, sustainable design and durable materials, ensuring protection and efficiency in a high-risk environment.
Nov. 18, 2025

Safety & Health

Video Shows Cy-Fair, TX, Firefighters Take Shelter as Tornado Approaches
Firefighters with Cy-Fair Engine 11 were called to a lightning strike as the tornado moved into the neighborhood.
Nov. 25, 2025
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Uniformed Firefighters Association President Andrew Ansbro and James Brosi, president of the Uniformed Fire Officers Association at a 2024 press conference at Engine 10, located across from the World Trade Center Site. This weekend, they said New York City officials withheld information from FDNY firefighters about health conditions following the Sept. 11 terror attacks.
Newly uncovered records suggest the city concealed critical information about 9/11-related health hazards, potentially impacting firefighter treatment and survival, prompting ...
Nov. 25, 2025
Fines issued to Boring Company for firefighter injuries dropped, retired firefighter pushes back
Not only was the $400,000 fine dropped, but the company blames the Clark County firefighters for their injuries.
Nov. 24, 2025
Oregon Capitol Christmas tree falls on, seriously hurts firefighter while being cut down
The 70-foot fir that fell onto the Oregon wildland supervisor now stands in the rotunda of the state capitol building.
Nov. 24, 2025

Careers & Education

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Bloomfield firefighter Patrick Thomas filed a $25 million lawsuit against the township after incidents at the firehouse involving a noose in 2023.
Patrick Thomas said a fellow Bloomfield firefighter threw a noose at him, asking if he aware of what type of knot was used.
Nov. 26, 2025
Scranton Fire Department
Scranton firefighter Victoria Zanicky was charged with criminal trespass after she entered two firehouses while she was on leave.
Firefighter Victoria Zanicky was charged with criminal trespass after she entered two Scranton fire stations while she was on leave.
Nov. 25, 2025
Cherokee County Fire Department
Cherokee County firefighter Justin Hicks, and wife, Amber, were killed inside their Cobb County home in 2021.
A 22-year-old took a bench ruling when he was convicted of 13 charges in the death of Cherokee firefighter Justin Hicks.
Nov. 21, 2025
Wildwood firefighter Nicolas Palmer was on a flight from Florida when a passenger suffered a medical emergency.
Nicolas Palmer was returning from a trip to Florida when a passenger suffered a medical emergency and the Wildwood firefighter jumped in to assist.
Nov. 21, 2025