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Disconnected data can hold your fire department back from true operational readiness. In this webinar, discover how bringing firefighter training, staffing, equipment, and incident...
May 14, 2026
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March 26, 2026
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Download this executive summary to see what ISO reviewers expect and how to deliver, with insights from Vector Solutions’ recent webinars.
March 13, 2026
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First responders operate in hazardous, unpredictable conditions where dependable equipment is essential, and meeting recognized first-responder protective gear...
Feb. 27, 2026

Podcasts

Videos

2 Elizabethtown firefighters bitten by brown recluse spiders after infestation at station
Firefighters were transferred while the brown recluse spiders were evicted from Elizabethtown Station 3.
May 7, 2026
Navarre Beach, FL, Fire Chief Fired after Cocaine Test
The now ex-Navarre Beach fire chief violated conditions of probation ordered after his conviction of reckless driving.
May 7, 2026
'We had to dig our way,' West Metro, CO, Chief Says About Deadly Hoarding Fire
The incident commander from West Metro said the Jefferson County home was filled with belongings, challenging firefighter to find the resident.
May 6, 2026
New Haven, CT, Firefighter Dies from Injuries Sustained in 1992 Shaft Fall
Thomas Kelly sustained career-ending injuries at a New Haven fire in 1992 and the fire chief lauded his resilience.
May 6, 2026

Operations & Training

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With the National Fire Academy reopened, there are immediate openings for eight classes beginning May 24.
The National Fire Academy is accepting applications for eight training programs beginning later this month, designed to enhance leadership and operational skills.
May 6, 2026
Phoenix Firefighter's Wife Rescues Driver from Crash, Vehicle Fire
Julie Read witnessed the crash in Phoenix and pulled the driver from a burning car, saying her husband's training paid off.
May 6, 2026
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4.5 Million Gallons of Wine Burns in Grant County, WA, Production Facility Fire
A fire broke out at the Central Washington Wine Production Group, destroying over four million gallons of wine stored on-site.
May 6, 2026
Wind fuels multiple house fires in Lowell
A house fire in Lowell, exacerbated by gusty winds, led to the destruction of five homes and the displacement of 25 people.
May 6, 2026

Leadership

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Three Jackson, MS, Firefighters on Leave after Sobriety Questioned
After stopping at a business while on duty, the firefighters responded to a fire in Jackson.
May 7, 2026
Assemblyman Joseph Agnelino introduced a bill offering a $2,500 tax credit to volunteer firefighters and EMS members to address a declining volunteer workforce, but it was rejected by the assembly majority.
Despite recognizing the vital role of volunteer firefighters in rural New York, Assemblyman Joseph Agnelino's proposed tax credit bill was rejected.
May 6, 2026
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The U.S. Wildland Fire Service, established in January under the Department of the Interior, consolidates firefighting efforts across multiple agencies to improve wildfire response in Colorado.
The U.S. Wildland Fire Service will improve decision-making and operational efficiency, supporting Colorado's efforts to manage increasing wildfire threats through coordinated...
May 5, 2026
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'It's been an honor,' Broadcast Director of National Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service Says
"This is near and dear to my heart," said Spruce McRee, who is stepping aside after 18 years.
May 5, 2026

Stations

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Fire stations, new or old, have one thing in common: firefighters spend long hours inside them. The station serves as a workspace, training facility, and living environment, which...
May 1, 2026
Park Location Eyed Again for New Fire Station in Melbourne, FL
Nine months after Melbourne officials nixed the plans for the park station, they're revisiting them.
April 22, 2026
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Although the development of Springdale, AR, Fire Department (SFD) Fire Station #4 is rooted in the foundation of a prototype design that was conceived in the early 2010s, the unique exterior of the station (which is set to open soon) validates the premise that prototype operational consistency and relative cost predictability can coexist with flexibility for improvement.
Ashley Mauldin uses the development of Springdale, AR, Fire Department's Fire Station #4 to explain how multiple facilities don't have to be mirror images of each other even when...
April 21, 2026
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Each new fire station project, whether ground‑up new construction or an addition/renovation, will have its own definition of what it means to be compatible with the neighborhood and community input is important for the entire design process.
This article explores the complexities of designing fire stations that meet operational demands while harmonizing with their surrounding neighborhoods through stakeholder engagement...
April 21, 2026

Safety & Health

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"Even in death, he is giving life and a second chance to so many people across the country," said Lake Valley Fire Protection District Chief John McNamara said.
May 7, 2026
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Fellow sailors worked to get their colleague, killed in a fire truck crash in Alaska, recognized at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service.
May 6, 2026
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2026 Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program to Provide $1.5 Million to Local Fire Departments
The Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program will distribute $10,000 grants to 150 volunteer fire departments in 2026, with essential equipment.
May 5, 2026
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Nick Spinale was working a part-time job at the Massachussets Fire Academy in Stow when he was seriously injured. Family, friends and colleagues rallied for Chelmsford to cover his sick time while he recovers.
Nick Spinale was seriously injured while working at the Massachusetts Fire Academy and family and friends are asking the Town of Chelmsford to cover the sick time he needs to ...
May 5, 2026

Careers & Education

Walker fire chief remembered for service, leadership after sudden death
Before landing in Wilson, Fire Chief Russell 'Rusty' Schoultz was the Louisiana State Fire Marshal deputy chief.
May 3, 2026
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Apology Issued after Martin, KY Firefighter Takes Video at Crash Scene
"We take patient privacy and public trust extremely seriously,” according to a statement from the Martin Volunteer Fire Department.
May 1, 2026
Nearly Half of Flagler Beach Fl Firefighters Walk Out
The departure of Deputy Chief Jennifer Fiveash sparked two lieutenants, a fire marshal and a firefighter to quit.
May 1, 2026
Marion County firefighters change pleas in hazing incident involving rookie co-worker
The three ex-Marion County firefighters chased and beat a colleague with a belt after pulling his pants down.
May 1, 2026