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Oct. 23, 2026
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As 2026 comes to a close, is your fire department fully prepared for the year ahead? Join us Nov. 12 to review key training, certification, compliance, and documentation priorities...
Nov. 12, 2026
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Sept. 24, 2026
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Sept. 22, 2026

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May 18-20, 2027
Orlando, FL

Build for the call. Design for the future.

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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Podcasts

Videos

The Indiana State Fire Marshal and ATF are investigating the fire at the Riley Post Office.
Oct. 28, 2026
Nearly $100,000 worth of tools were stolen from a station in Somerset County while another theft occurred in Clearfield County.
Oct. 27, 2026
"They're leaving trash. They're painting on the sidewalks. They are really just damaging the benches, the walls, the landscaping..." explained Kent Smith, an official with Colorado...
Oct. 27, 2026
In July, the wildfire in Douglas County killed a resident, destroyed dozens of structures and burned about 10,000 acres.
Oct. 27, 2026

Operations & Training

Redline Fire Solutions and TLX Fire & Security are collaborating to bring PFAS-free firefighting agents to first responders designed for lithium-ion battery fires.
Oct. 28, 2026
Two workers removing copper from a Mesa building were seriously injured after apparently contacting energized material.
Oct. 28, 2026
Supporters say the changes, which allow teens to attend training and calls and ride apparatus, could help address the steep decline in Pennsylvania’s volunteer firefighting ranks...
Oct. 28, 2026
“It’s a bunch of antiquated laws,” said Carl Liptak, president of Womelsdorf Volunteer Fire Company's social quarters.
Oct. 27, 2026

Leadership

Africa Fire Mission and Metro Chiefs recently joined the Liberia National Fire Service to explore a long-term partnership focused on firefighter training, leadership development...
Oct. 26, 2026
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth District denied city officials' argument to protect the woman who terminated Fire Chief Michael Washington.
Oct. 23, 2026
Two months ago, three St. Lucie County firefighters were fired after using a modified bug zapper on colleagues.
Oct. 22, 2026
UL Research Institutes’ Fire Safety Research Institute leads international Communities of Practice to address critical fire safety challenges through collaborative research, knowledge...
Oct. 21, 2026

Stations

This station prioritizes emergency response efficiency, firefighter health and community connection through strategic site layout and safety features.
Oct. 20, 2026
This fire station features a thoughtfully planned layout that enhances response times and responder safety through direct connectivity and rapid access features.
Oct. 20, 2026
Designed by WBA Architecture, the station features open communal spaces, strategic layout for privacy and communication and multi-use facilities that serve firefighters and the...
Oct. 20, 2026
Designed with durability and efficiency in mind, the station includes response bays, training facilities and community rooms, while honoring local history and prioritizing firefighter...
Oct. 20, 2026

Safety & Health

RESCUE Intellitech's new video podcast, The Decon Exchange, centers around firefighter cancer and safety.
Oct. 26, 2026
“If the police department is cut out entirely, that would be a significant issue,” said Josh Fannon, president of IAFF Local 964.
Oct. 26, 2026
St. Lucie County Firefighter Paramedic Austin Hodge died Saturday, 15 months after his brother, also with the department, passed away.
Oct. 26, 2026
Huntsville firefighters discovered oil particles in their SCBA bottles after training and after raising concerns to the city, the city denied the grievances that were filed for...
Oct. 22, 2026

Careers & Education

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation awarded 67 scholarships totaling $535,648 for the 2026–2027 school year to spouses, children and stepchildren of fallen firefighters...
Oct. 28, 2026
The effort is to unify fire and EMS services of the cities of Manistee and Onekama and Stronach and Filer townships.
Oct. 23, 2026
If approved, Chelmsford Firefighter Nicholas Spinale will be eligible for leave from the town without the loss of pay, retroactive to the day he was hurt at the state fire academy...
Oct. 23, 2026
The former firefighter is accused of setting wildfires in Washington County.
Oct. 22, 2026