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Podcasts

Videos

Lawsuits Filed in Shreveport Fire That Claimed Four
Failures by the 9-1-1 dispatcher and the initial Shreveport firefighters are blamed for the deaths of the four victims in lawsuits.
March 26, 2026
Crews battle four-alarm fire in the Bronx
Heavy fire was showing from the roof of the apartment building when FDNY crews approached the area Thursday morning.
March 26, 2026
Byron Township, MI, Fire Rig Struck Again
A tanker hit on an interstate in February remains out of service, while the Byron Township vehicle struck this week was damaged.
March 26, 2026
Teens Among Four Killed in Crete, IL House Fire
Crete firefighters trying to search the house were forced to retreat due to a partial collapse.
March 25, 2026

Operations & Training

Crews battle fire at vacant home in Wayne County, no injuries reported
A firefighter fell through the floor into the basement during the operation in Livonia.
March 25, 2026
Video shows dramatic rescue from house fire in Allentown
The Allentown firefighter explained to the victim how he should climb out of the window onto the ladder.
March 24, 2026
Frederick County Department of Fire and Rescue Services
A truck was left in the roof debris of a collapsed building.
When the tank failed, it collapsed part of a building and spilled more than one million gallons of hot water in the Keymar plant.
March 24, 2026
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Firefighters work during Eaton fire on Jan. 8, 2025 in Altadena, CA.
Twelve hours after a Los Angeles County emergency management employee urged a pre-fire alert, one was finally sent.
March 24, 2026

Leadership

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MEIKO USA Appoints New Director of Sales for MEIKO Protect USA
MEIKO USA has appointed Bjorn Rowland as Director of Sales for MEIKO Protect, focusing on expanding PPE decontamination solutions to improve firefighter safety and reduce carcinogen...
March 24, 2026
IAFF 7th District Vice President Ricky Walsh
Jake Bieker, a captain and 24-year veteran of the Coeur d’Alene Fire Department, has been named the new chief.
Veteran Coeur d’Alene Capt. Jake Bieker will assume the role as the city's new fire chief.
March 21, 2026
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Congressman Steny Hoyer addresses the crowd at the CFSI dinner Thursday night.
More than 1,200 people turned out for the 36th annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner.
March 20, 2026
Loveland Fire Rescue
Nearly two months after Loveland Fire Chief Timothy Sendelbach was placed on leave, the chief and department approved a joint separation agreement.
Nearly two months after Loveland Fire Chief Timothy Sendelbach was placed on leave, the chief and department approved a joint separation agreement.
March 20, 2026

Stations

Living Conditions Force Closure of Dentsville, SC Fire Station
Columbia-Richland Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins said the firefighters and apparatus have been transferred to other stations.
March 25, 2026
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The city of Wichita disclosed that nearly 90 percent of its fire stations have mold issues and are working to remediate the issues at each station.
Crews assigned to Wichita Fire Station 15 are back in their station weeks after they were moved out due to mold. Roof repairs will continue to complete the needed work.
March 21, 2026
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After their individual meetings during the 1-on-One sessions, Station Design Conference attendees often say that the third-party review discussions can save time and money.
Investing in a second opinion for fire station projects ensures alignment with community needs, safety standards, and long-term durability, saving time and costs by avoiding costly...
March 17, 2026
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Fire departments can take advantage of access to centralized or shared facilities, whether located on a shared property or within a larger municipal building.
David B. Sherland highlights the importance of shared facilities and training centers for municipal fire departments that enhance operational readiness, foster inter-agency collaboratio...
March 17, 2026

Safety & Health

St. Petersburg Fire and Rescue Firefighters Urged to Use Caution Hooking up to Hydrants
The warning comes as a St. Petersburg Fire Rescue firefighter recovers from a traumatic brain injury after being hit by a hydrant.
March 25, 2026
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Quincy, MA, Firefighters to Don New Turnout Gear
Cheers erupted Monday night when Quincy officials voted unanimously to spend $2.6 million for the new gear.
March 24, 2026
Goldsby Fire Department
Goldsby firefighters Bryan Jenkins (left) and Todd Pendleton were killed in a tanker crash.
The Goldsby firefighters were responding to a structure fire when their tanker left the road and crashed into a tree.
March 20, 2026
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Bullard's New UST LowRider Traditional Fire Helmet
The Bullard UST LowRider fire helmet introduces targeted design modifications, including a lower riding height and improved fit, enhancing stability, comfort and safety for firefighters...
March 19, 2026

Careers & Education

Former Plainfield, WI, Fire Chief Charged with Stealing $112K
While Jeffrey M. Kessenich was Plainfield fire chief, he allegedly used village funds to make personal and unauthorized purchases.
March 27, 2026
Loveland Fire Rescue
Former Loveland, CO, Fire Chief Tim Sendelbach told a reporter that the joint separation agreement was the best outcome he could have hoped for nearly two months into the termination process.
Former Chief Tim Sendelbach said he and the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority board reached an amicable separation.
March 27, 2026
'People Could Have Died,' Judge Tells Lancaster County, Firefighter at Sentencing
Former Hempfield Firefighter Joshua Lightcap admitted setting 19 fires that caused more than $55,000 damage.
March 25, 2026
Ex-Brookline, MO, Fire Chief Won't Get New Trial for Teen Rape
On May 18, the former Brookline fire chief will be sentenced for statutory sodomy and second-degree rape.
March 23, 2026