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Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Deaths of Six Kansas City, MO, Firefighters is Released
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Public safety officials in Longmont, Boulder and the Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District have said that AI-generated apps are sending out incorrect or false alerts and are warning users to verify information before it is shared.
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The former Coast Guard station will become a fire station for Park Township, bolstering fire, EMS and water rescue resources.
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Los Angeles firefighter Scott Pike said 'I didn't even want to use my gloved hand because it was hot, so I just kicked it with my boot to kind of expose it,' in his testimony last week. 'There was like red hot like coals that was still smoldering, and I even heard crackling.'
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Firefighters Rescue Stranded Visitors after Gangway to Historic USS Laffey Destroyer Collapses in SC
Mount Pleasant firefighters used their aerial ladder to help nearly 30 people off the USS Laffey destroyer after the gangway collapsed.
Feb. 27, 2026
Drone video shows the aftermath of explosion that destroyed Boonville church
Fire Chief David Pritchard and a minister also injured in the Boonville church explosion were released from the hospital.
Feb. 26, 2026
Longtime Farmington Fire leaders step down amid alleged 'toxic' culture
Seasoned officers that pulled the plugs on their careers in Farmington include captains and several chiefs.
Feb. 26, 2026
Mother, Child Hurt in Blast
The mother went back into the burning house to save her child, Taunton Fire Chief Steven Lavigne said.
Feb. 26, 2026

Operations & Training

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Grapevine city officials propose replacing Engine 1 with a specialized squad and adding a fourth ambulance to meet growing demands, citing studies and successful models from other cities, while the firefighter's union warns of reduced emergency response capacity.
Grapevine's firefighter union is speaking out against the city's proposal to close Engine 1 and reassign the crew to a new ambulance and open a squad unit as the city's call volume...
Feb. 27, 2026
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Coxreels Features Line of Diesel Exhaust Fluid Hose Reels
Engineered for durability and safety, Coxreels' DEF hose reels incorporate industry-proven materials like stainless steel and Viton seals.
Feb. 25, 2026
Car crashes in downtown LA vendors
Six people were injured, two seriously, when the SUV careened down the sidewalk in Los Angeles.
Feb. 25, 2026
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A Los Angeles County firefighter suffered a medical issue during the operation.
Feb. 23, 2026

Leadership

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The lawsuit from Los Angeles County says fire apparatus builders are using monopolistic behavior has affected the timely acquisition of new fire trucks and fire apparatus.
Los Angeles County has filed a lawsuit against fire truck manufacturers, alleging monopolistic practices that have led to inflated prices and delivery delays.
Feb. 27, 2026
Leaders to Meet with Volunteer Fire Companies in Norwich, CT, amid Closure
Norwich officials will meet with leaders from four volunteer fire companies after they closed one company after they did not sign a formal response agreement.
Feb. 27, 2026
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Orland Fire Protection District board President Beth Damas Kasper, middle, speaks during a meeting on Feb. 24.
The fire district board is being criticized for not telling the public about Orland Fire Chief Kevin Doyle's resignation.
Feb. 26, 2026
Yantic volunteer firefighters receive show of support amid battle with Norwich
Some are requesting Norwich Fire Chief Sam Wilson and City Manager John Salomone resign amid turmoil in the local fire departments.
Feb. 25, 2026

Stations

Lawsuit dismissed over Fayetteville's Fire Station 4, mediation ahead
A city-hired consultant recommended that the Fayetteville station be demolished after finding several flaws.
Feb. 26, 2026
Elrama Volunteer Fire Company
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A water main failure outside the Elrama Volunteer Fire Company left a path of destruction.
Feb. 20, 2026
Storm rips roof off Fresno County fire station, breaks power pole
No firefighters were in the Tranquility station when the roof was blown off and landed in the road.
Feb. 17, 2026
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Aubrey Dunn and Dennis Ross use examples like the Massapequa Fire District on how comprehensive feasibility studies evaluate needs, costs, and challenges for fire station design...
Feb. 17, 2026

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The 3M Scott Air-Pak XD and X3 Pro SCBA models have achieved NFPA 1970, 2025 Edition certification.
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PPE and Turnout Gear Cleaner Company Acquired by Circul-Air
Circul-Air's acquisition of CitroSqueeze, a trusted detergent for firefighter PPE, enhances their ecosystem ensuring better protection for firefighters.
Feb. 26, 2026

Careers & Education

Stacey Ann Bouton began cashing paper checks after her mother, Henrietta Matticks, passed away. Matticks was the beneficiary of Scranton firefighter Robert Matticks, who died in 2013.
The woman faces multiple felony charges after allegedly stealing $100,000 in fire department pension benefits by forging her deceased mother’s checks.
Feb. 27, 2026
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Retired Newark Capt. Ted Popovich
"It feels no different than when I was 68," retired Newark Capt. Ted Popovich said.
Feb. 26, 2026
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One of the highest wage earners in Pittsburgh reportedly traded stolen medical gloves for pizza.
Feb. 25, 2026
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Firehouse's Mentor Monday: Make Promotions Special
In this week's episode of Firehouse's Mentor Monday, Chief Jacob Johnson discusses the importance of making promotions in the fire service special to everyone involved.
Feb. 23, 2026