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Two workers were killed and 11 others were injured in the Aug. 11, 2025, coke oven gas explosion at the Clairton plant.
Aug. 12, 2026
Oregon & Washington Are Burning — Here's What Fire Officials Are Watching Next
More than two million acres have burned across Oregon this year, and firefighters are stretched thin.
Aug. 11, 2026
Firefighting pilots killed in Utah crash remembered for lives in service, selflessness
Chris Anderson and Miles Elliott were killed Friday when their Sikorsky Skycrane helicopter crashed at the Widemount 2 Fire.
Aug. 11, 2026
Knife-Wielding Man Hampers Sacramento Firefighters at Building Fire
Sacramento firefighters couldn't access part of the building due to the armed man on the roof.
Aug. 11, 2026

Operations & Training

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Firefighter Dies of Medical Issue at Ely, MN, Wildfire
The unidentified victim from Alaska was reportedly not involved in firefighting activities when they collapsed.
Aug. 12, 2026
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OneDose Debuts OneDose Academy
OneDose Academy is a comprehensive training platform embedded within the OneDose system, designed to improve user understanding and application of clinical decision support features...
Aug. 11, 2026
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BRINC Drones Unveil Free Wildfire and Smoke Tracking
BRINC introduces two new LiveOps map layers that deliver real-time wildfire and smoke data, enhancing situational awareness for emergency responders.
Aug. 11, 2026
Lightning Eyed in Church Fire in Columbus, OH
A lightning-induced fire ravaged Cherry Creek Church in Columbus, with flames reaching 40 feet.
Aug. 11, 2026

Leadership

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A Denver rig sits at a recent incident scene.
Since 2024, Denver firefighters have found breaking up with the state and international IAFF has been impossible.
Aug. 12, 2026
National Volunteer Fire Council
National Volunteer Fire Council, Champions Gin to Honor Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Responders
Championz Gin has partnered with the NVFC to release the Hero Edition, a special bottle that honors volunteer firefighters and emergency responders across the United States.
Aug. 11, 2026
Former Johnson fire chief gets probation for alleged embezzlement
Detectives determined the former fire chief paid a man who wasn't a Johnson firefighter.
Aug. 11, 2026
Nash County, NC, EMS Director Drowns while Off-Duty
Dale Griffin, 60, was lauded by his Nash County colleagues for his "steady presence to generations of EMS professionals who had the privilege of serving alongside him."
Aug. 10, 2026

Stations

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Records show Hambden Volunteer Fire Department has received several federal grants.
A criminal investigation is continuing after an admission and resignation of a longtime Hambden Volunteer Fire Company member.
Aug. 7, 2026
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The proposal to close two Archbald fire stations, including Black Diamond Hose Co. #2, seen here, is being debated by citizens and firefighters.
Archbald community members say projected population growth and new development projects are reasons to leave all four fire stations open, instead of consolidating them.
Aug. 6, 2026
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The deadline to submit recent fire station and public safety facilities for the 2026 Station Design Conference has been extended to Aug. 7.
The nomination period has been extended for fire chiefs and architects to submit recent fire stations and public safety facilities for the 2026 Station Design Awards.
July 31, 2026

Safety & Health

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Three people were killed in an apparatus crash in Kansas City, MO.
A judge upheld the arbitrator's decision that Dominic Biscari, convicted of manslaughter in the Kansas City wreck that killed three, be reinstated and get back pay.
Aug. 12, 2026
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Circul-Air Corp, Cool Clean Technologies Launch Turnout Gear Decontamination System
Cool Clean Technologies and Circul-Air Corp. have partnered to introduce an integrated decontamination system combining liquid CO2 and water extraction.
Aug. 11, 2026
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Shaler Villa, PA, Fire Police Officer Collapses, Dies at Event
An EMS crew provided immediate care to Shaler Villa Fire Police Officer George Mullins.
Aug. 11, 2026
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Bullard's New Technical Rescue Helmet Certified to NFPA 1950
The Adaptix Rescue Helmet by Bullard is a lightweight, NFPA 1950-certified helmet designed for diverse rescue tasks.
Aug. 11, 2026

Careers & Education

Pittsburgh Paramedic Suspended for Working at County Fire Academy, Resigns
For 17 of his 31 years on the job, Pittsburgh Paramedic John Hill said he worked for other jurisdictions.
Aug. 10, 2026
Fort Worth Fire Chief to retire after more than 30 years of service
“Together, we’ve strengthened this department and achieved meaningful progress for the community we serve," said Fort Worth Fire Chief Raymond Hill.
Aug. 7, 2026
Helmet Stolen from Anderson, SC, Firefighter's Roadside Memorial
The roadside memorial for Daniel Bagwell, an Anderson firefighter, was vandalized when a special helmet was stolen.
Aug. 6, 2026
Former Wilson County, TN, Firefighter Files Suit Over Termination after Discussing Staffing Concerns
The lawsuit alleges that the former Wilson County firefighter union president was retaliated against for speaking publicly about staffing deficiencies.
Aug. 6, 2026