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Milwaukee Attack Victim, 99, Waits Hours for Help Even After Dispatchers Hear Struggle
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Adrian, TX, Firefighter Killed in Crash while Responding
Man Arrested for Setting Destructive Wildfire in Spokane County, WA
Axtell, TX, Firefighters Asking for Help as Aging Fleet Not Reliable
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Your department's ISO rating can do more than measure performance—it can help unlock funding, staffing, and operational improvements. Join two veteran fire chiefs to learn how...
July 20, 2026
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June 18, 2026
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Podcasts

Videos

Somerville, MA, Firefighter Charged in World Cup Ticket Scam
Investigators determined the Somerville firefighter promised at least 30 people he could get them tickets for the soccer game in Foxboro.
Aug. 4, 2026
Firefighters Hurt During Six-Alarm Blaze in Foster City, CA
San Mateo Consolidated firefighters assisted residents from the condo as the flames spread.
Aug. 3, 2026
Firefighter suffers medical emergency while fighting a house fire in Sarasota
The unidentified firefighter was treated by Sarasota County colleagues before being transported to a hospital.
Aug. 3, 2026
Houston Firefighters at Fault in Two Crashes Involving Trains, Report Shows
The driver of the Houston fire apparatus said he didn't see the train. while another ignored the crossing gate and hit a rail car.
Aug. 3, 2026

Operations & Training

Abandoned warehouse fire causes 'collapse concern' in downtown Portland
A collapse zone was established by Portland firefighters as the 116-year-old structure burned.
Aug. 3, 2026
Suit Settled in '22 Bernalillo County, NM, Chopper Crash that Killed Four Responders
Bernalillo County Fire Rescue Specialist Capt. Matthew King and three deputies were killed returning from a wildfire.
Aug. 3, 2026
Hundreds of Houses Consumed by Raging Washington Wildfires
FEMA announced Sunday Washington will be receiving funds for firefighting costs linked to three wildfires.
Aug. 3, 2026
Midair Crash of Firefighting Helicopters Leaves Pilots Dead at Greece Wildfires
A crash between two helicopters fighting wildfires near Psatha resulted in one crashing in flames while another made an emergency landing.
Aug. 2, 2026

Leadership

Team Wendy
Vasilios Brachos Appointed as Team Wendy President
Vasilios Brachos, with nearly 25 years of experience in head protection systems, has been named President of Team Wendy.
Aug. 4, 2026
Initiative to Help Youths Honors Slain Kootenai County, ID, Fire Battalion Chief
The program that combines outdoor activities and mentorship continues the legacy of Kootenai County Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Frank Harwood, one of three killed in an ambush...
Aug. 3, 2026
Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal
Chad Sonnier, the director of the Lafayette Parish Office of Homeland Security, has been named Louisiana's new state fire marshal.
Fire service veteran Chad Sonnier was named Louisiana’s new state fire marshal, replacing Bryan Adams who moves within the Department of Public Safety.
Aug. 1, 2026
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Stations

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Aug. 1, 2026
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The bartender admitted to taking $80,000 from winning tickets at the Friendship Fire Company.
Tamas Topos, who was redeeming winning tickets for himself, was ordered to pay $85,000 to the Friendship Fire Company.
July 29, 2026
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Coldenham, NY, Fire Station Destroyed; Rigs Damaged
Five Coldenham firefighters suffered minor injuries moving apparatus out of the burning bay.
July 28, 2026
Menasha, WI, Fire Station Destroyed by Tornado
Several rigs in Fox Crossing Fire Station 41 were buried by sheet metal and other debris.
July 28, 2026

Safety & Health

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Volunteer Fire Departments Receive 2026 Nutella Stacks for Giving Back Grants
Nutella, Pearl Milling Company and the NVFC have donated $50,000 to support volunteer fire departments across the United States.
Aug. 4, 2026
Eau Claire Fire Department
Eau Claire firefighter Bryce Jungbluth suffered a sudden medical emergency following a shift earlier this week.
Eau Claire Firefighter Bryce Jungbluth "served with passion, dedication, courage and honor," colleagues wrote in a statement.
Aug. 1, 2026
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Officials said one firefighter was found unconscious at a fire in Ageranos while two died at a fire in Crete.
Officials said one firefighter was found unconscious at a fire in Ageranos while two died at a fire in Crete.
July 30, 2026

Careers & Education

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Redkey Town Council President Jim “Watermellon” Phillips filed a small claims civil lawsuit against Redkey Volunteer Fire Department and fire chief Randy Young for allegedly parking vehicles on top of his watermelon patch on his property.
Redkey's board president has filed a small claims lawsuit against the fire department, alleging damage to watermelon.
July 31, 2026
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Abou 90 percent of the calls handled by Hialeah firefighters are EMS-related.
Currently, there are 226 firefighters, 74 fewer than were on the job in Hialeah two decades ago.
July 29, 2026
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A Durham firefighter slides down a pole in a firehouse.
The video that quickly amassed over one million views is the latest recruitment tool in the Durham Fire Department.
July 29, 2026
Racist Incident Leads to Termination of Golden, CO, Fire Department Employee
The firing of the Golden Fire Department worker came after an outcry from other city employees about the discipline.
July 29, 2026