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Podcasts

Videos

Social Media Post Leads to Arrest, Conviction in Milwaukee Warehouse Arson
Ellen Stevents, 23, who avoided jail time, apologized to firefighters and others affected by the May 20 five-alarm fire.
Aug. 14, 2026
Corey Parker named Helena's new fire chief
Corey Parker, who served as Deputy Chief of Loudoun County, VA, Fire and Rescue. said he's looking forward to learning about the department's needs.
Aug. 14, 2026
College of the Sequoias, CA, Fire Cadet Dies During Training
The cause of death of the unidentified cadet has not been determined.
Aug. 14, 2026
Stolen ambulance chase leads to deadly shooting in Austin
The driver, who stole the ambulance from a Fort Worth fire station, started ramming vehicles on an Austin interstate.
Aug. 13, 2026

Operations & Training

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The Fire Service Scoop: FILL
Recent fire service headlines include a collaboration between NVFC and Championz Gin, BRINC's free wildfire and smoke tracking additions and a new AIDE report unveiling a path...
Aug. 14, 2026
Petersburg Fire Department swears in 12 EMS-only providers, marking historic first
Petersburg Fire Department will now have EMS supervisors on each shift to respond to serious incidents.
Aug. 13, 2026
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Leslie R. Washington, of Noorvik, worked for Scorched Earth Services, based out of Huslia.
Aug. 13, 2026
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Due to financial issues, HazMat 2 Environmental Fire Rescue officials said they will focus on educating the public about hazardous materials.
Aug. 13, 2026

Leadership

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Pierce, IAFC Present 2026 Fire Chief of the Year Awards
The 2026 IAFC Fire Chief of the Year awards honor Chief Amy Ramon and Chief Gail Schmidt for their outstanding leadership, innovation and commitment to fire service excellence...
Aug. 13, 2026
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Caldwell officials consider scrapping fire department and creating district.
"This is our path toward sustainability as an entity," Caldwell Fire Chief Bryan Daniels said.
Aug. 13, 2026
Golden, CO, City Manager Terminated for Handling of Racist Incident at Fire Department
Golden Fire Chief Kasey Beal has been placed on leave and a fire department 'employee' was fired after a black doll was found hanging in a station stairwell.
Aug. 13, 2026
Embreeville, TN, Fire Department Enhances Services with Two Career Firefighters
Embreeville Fire Chief Craig Story said the addition of a firefighter and rescue technician will boost response time to incidents.
Aug. 12, 2026

Stations

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Records show Hambden Volunteer Fire Department has received several federal grants.
A criminal investigation is continuing after an admission and resignation of a longtime Hambden Volunteer Fire Company member.
Aug. 7, 2026
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The proposal to close two Archbald fire stations, including Black Diamond Hose Co. #2, seen here, is being debated by citizens and firefighters.
Archbald community members say projected population growth and new development projects are reasons to leave all four fire stations open, instead of consolidating them.
Aug. 6, 2026
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The deadline to submit recent fire station and public safety facilities for the 2026 Station Design Conference has been extended to Aug. 7.
The nomination period has been extended for fire chiefs and architects to submit recent fire stations and public safety facilities for the 2026 Station Design Awards.
July 31, 2026

Safety & Health

For Allegheny County, PA, 9-1-1 Dispatchers, the Impact Lingers after the Call Ends
“People need to realize that just because you don’t see the dispatchers, we exist, we’re out here, and we’re struggling," said Michele Panella-Mildrich, business agent for the...
Aug. 13, 2026
Contaminated Raw Oysters Cited for Retired Cicero, IL, Firefighter's Brain Damage, Suit Alleges
The retired firefighter and U.S. Marine veteran's medical issues, including cardiac arrest, were linked to the oysters served at a Chicago steakhouse, according to court records...
Aug. 12, 2026
Motorcyclists Hurt in Collision with Olive Township, MI, Fire Truck
The Olive Township apparatus, driven by an 18-year-old, made a left turn in front of the motorcycle.
Aug. 12, 2026
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Three people were killed in an apparatus crash in Kansas City, MO.
A judge upheld the arbitrator's decision that Dominic Biscari, convicted of manslaughter in the Kansas City wreck that killed three, be reinstated and get back pay.
Aug. 12, 2026

Careers & Education

Paramedics on Duty at All Merced, CA, Fire Stations
Funding for the new positions in Merced came from federal grants.
Aug. 12, 2026
Ex-Detroit Firefighter Charged with Arson, Burglary of Fire Station
After an outburst in court Monday, the judge set the former Detroit firefighter's bail at $1 million.
Aug. 12, 2026
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A Denver rig sits at a recent incident scene.
Since 2024, Denver firefighters have found breaking up with the state and international IAFF has been impossible.
Aug. 12, 2026
Oregon & Washington Are Burning — Here's What Fire Officials Are Watching Next
More than two million acres have burned across Oregon this year, and firefighters are stretched thin.
Aug. 11, 2026