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May 18-20, 2027
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Station Design Conference is the premier educational event dedicated to the efficient, effective, and future-ready design of fire stations, police stations, and public safety facilities. Each year, department leaders, city managers, architects, and project teams come together to learn what it takes to plan, design, fund, and build stations that support operational excellence for decades to come.

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Former Bastrop Fire Chief Timothy Williams said among his priorities in Monroe are modernizing operations and strengthening training.
Sept. 18, 2026
Brian Orndorff, 56, is no longer with the Langston Fire Department.
Sept. 18, 2026
Paramedic Brad Cox was fired by Dallas Fire-Rescue but later was demoted and reinstated.
Sept. 17, 2026
The injured Nashville firefighter and another have been reassigned to non-emergency duties while a probe is underway.
Sept. 17, 2026

Operations & Training

Recent news from around the fire service includes an integration between RapidSOS and the PulsePoint Foundation, Tablet Command receiving a major investment and Snap-tite Hose...
Sept. 18, 2026
Response time for FDNY fire and EMS rose to nine minutes, 13 seconds.
Sept. 18, 2026
The burn operation would occupy about 2.5 to 3 of the 7 acres, leaving a buffer intended to keep smoke from crossing the property line, Eagle Fire Chief Tyler Lewis said.
Sept. 17, 2026
Requested by Minoa volunteer firefighters, the move will cost the village more than a half million dollars to its budget.
Sept. 17, 2026

Leadership

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The lawsuit filed this week claims Tulsa officials are not meeting obligations of the Fair Labor Standards Act and a similiar state law.
Sept. 18, 2026
James Johnston's study reveals that factors like firefighter staffing and overtime significantly impact absenteeism, while leadership practices such as transparency and trust ...
Sept. 18, 2026
The former Selma Assistant Fire Chief Franklin N. Edwards, 55, was sentenced to two years for leaving the scene of the deadly wreck near Bessemer.
Sept. 17, 2026
The addition of Greenlee, Clifford and Rockey brings over 60 years of combined fire service and industry experience to Snap-tite Hose.
Sept. 17, 2026

Stations

Effective facility development for fire stations requires balancing cost and value through informed decision-making. Dennis Ross says that engaging qualified design teams early...
Sept. 15, 2026
This article explores the complexities of selecting HVAC systems for fire stations. Joseph Balicki and Patrick Stone emphasize the importance of climate considerations and adapting...
Sept. 15, 2026
This award-winning fire station includes advanced decontamination areas, 12 bunkrooms and exterior aesthetics that blend with the community.
Sept. 15, 2026
Designed by The Galante Architecture Studio, Northbridge's fire headquarters combines advanced safety features, environmental sustainability and historical artifacts.
Sept. 15, 2026

Safety & Health

The certification highlights Phenix Technology's longstanding veteran ownership, and positions the company for growth in the federal and military PPE markets.
Sept. 17, 2026
During the two-alarm fire in the nation's capital early Thursday, the firefighter fell through a roof and landed in the attic.
Sept. 17, 2026
Four people including a Boca Raton firefighter were injured when a vehicle ran into the back of the rig blocking a scene.
Sept. 16, 2026
At the U.S. Fire Administrator's Summit on Fire Prevention and Control, Meridian Fire Chief Kris Blume said it's "important to never let technology master us."
Sept. 16, 2026

Careers & Education

Former Deputy Fire Chief in Annapolis and Prince George's County, Carroll H. Spriggs II will lead the nation's oldest state fire marshal's office.
Sept. 16, 2026
Michael Rodriguez faces serious charges after he struck a police vehicle and fled the scene, driving to a nearby Gary fire station where he was arrested.
Sept. 15, 2026
He will oversee the organizational integration and regional service expansion following the merger of the Wauwatosa and West Allis Fire Departments.
Sept. 15, 2026
The training for firefighters in Cape May County was already paid for with government grant money.
Sept. 11, 2026