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Goldsby Fire Department
Goldsby firefighters Bryan Jenkins (left) and Todd Pendleton were killed in a tanker crash.
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Congressman Steny Hoyer addresses the crowd at the CFSI dinner Thursday night.
Southport, NY, Fire Chief Said Firefighter Was Not Fired after House Fire Response
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.
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Erath, LA, Fire Department, City Council at Odds Over Next Fire Chief
Members of the Erath Volunteer Fire Department took their concerns to Facebook after the city council chose to override their choice for chief.
March 19, 2026
A firefighter of the Southport Volunteer Fire Department was fired after he acted against orders to resuce people and animals from a house fire.
While driving home, Southport firefighter Brian Wells-Holmberg noticed a house fire that his department was responding to and was later fired for disobeying orders afterwards....
March 19, 2026
Green Bay, WI, Firefighters Continue to Battle Industrial Fire after Three Days
Fire crews are expected to be on scene for five as after fire spread through an industrial building in Green Bay.
March 19, 2026
Crash Between Madison County, FL, Fire Truck, Semi Leaves Two Firefighters Injured
Two Madison County firefighters were seriously injured when their fire apparatus collided with a semi-trailer while they were responding to a fire.
March 18, 2026

Operations & Training

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Seventy firefighters spent five days trying to contain a gras fire that spread to 2,300 acres near Pierz, MN.
A Morrison County woman was fined $150,000 after failing to report a fire on her property that resulted in a 2,300-acre grass fire.
March 20, 2026
Watershield Industries
Watershield Industries Acquired by HKW
Watershield Industries, known for its mission-critical firefighting equipment, joins HKW's portfolio.
March 19, 2026
Snap-tite Hose
Snap-tite Hose Launches Program in Support of Pennsylvania Fire Departments
By launching the PA Proud initiative, Snap-tite aims to bolster Pennsylvania's fire service infrastructure, emphasizing local production, support and cost-effective equipment ...
March 19, 2026
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President Genethia Hudley Hayes is the latest to step down from the Los Angeles Fire Department Board of Fire Commissioners. Here is a file photo of a Los Angeles Board of Fire Commissioners meeting in August 2018.
Four of five LA Fire Department oversight commissioners are resigning amid criticism over their handling of the Palisades fire, raising questions about civilian oversight and ...
March 19, 2026

Leadership

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Resident Tracey Powell suggested a recall of board members during the Loveland Rural Fire Protection District board meeting Wednesday.
Residents of Loveland's rural district are initiating a recall of fire board directors amid disagreements over the possible termination of the fire chief and transparency issues...
March 20, 2026
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The mediation sessions could resolve an ongoing dispute over Norwich's establishment of Unified Command policy and the shutdown of the Yantic Fire Company, which did not sign the policy agreement.
Volunteer fire companies in Norwich have shared their expectation with attorneys ahead of a late March mediation following the closure of the Yantic Fire Company.
March 19, 2026
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Montclair Ladder Truck 2 is in risk of being closed on days where staffing cuts are made.
Montclair Ladder Truck 2 is in risk of closing on days where staffing cuts may have to be made.
March 18, 2026
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The Loveland Fire Rescue Advisory Commission posted an update on their website that stated the group was going on hiatus while working on identifying projects that align with their mission and goals.
The citizen-based Loveland Fire Rescue Advisory Commission is on pause as the fire board determines the department's future.
March 18, 2026

Stations

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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
H2M architects + engineers
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
CNH Architects
Station Design Awards - Coon Rapids, MN, Fire Station No. 3 - CNH Architects
The Coon Rapids Fire Station No. 3 combines toxin-reducing apparatus bays, dedicated decontamination zones and wellness amenities.
March 17, 2026
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Station Design Awards - Branson, MO, Fire Station No. 4 - Hoefer Welker
The Branson Fire Station No. 4 showcases a blend of community-oriented design, energy efficiency and firefighter-centric features.
March 17, 2026

Safety & Health

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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
Chicago Fire Department
Chicago police shared a bulletin of a person of interest following the Rogers Park fire that claimed the life of firefighter Michael Altman.
Chicago police are talking with a man after they announced a person of interest in the fire that claimed firefighter Michael Altman.
March 19, 2026
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A firefighter and Harris County deputy were injured after a collision between a fire truck and an 18-wheeler.
A firefighter and Harris County deputy were injured after a crash between a fire truck and a tractor-trailer.
March 18, 2026
National Fire Protection Association
NFPA's Sparky the Fire Dog Turns 75
Celebrating 75 years of fire safety advocacy, NFPA's Sparky the Fire Dog continues to serve as a friendly guide in promoting life-saving fire prevention tips.
March 18, 2026

Careers & Education

Miami Herald File
An Islamorada Fire Resuce firefighter/paramedic was arrested after stealing a partially used vial of fentanyl from an ambulance.
An Islamorada Fire Rescue firefighter/paramedic was arrested after forging another paramedic's signature and stealing fentanyl from an ambulance.
March 19, 2026
Cal Fire Captain Pleads Guilty to Killing Girlfriend, Son
Darin McFarlin, a Cal Fire captain, will be sentenced in April after he pleaded guilty to the shooting deaths of his girlfriend and her son in Cameron Park.
March 18, 2026
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FDNY EMTs were outside Elmhurst Hospital in Queens recently.
Some FDNY EMS personnel are so destitute they are living in homeless shelters, according to Oren Barzilay, the president of EMS Local 2507,
March 16, 2026
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Frederick County Fire Chief Tom Coe discusses the $9.7 million Green Valley fire station.
A stretch of highway near the new Green Valley fire station is dedicated to Battalion Chief Josh Laird who answered his final alarm in 2021.
March 13, 2026