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Stephen Maichle, the former Wilmington Manor Fire Chief, was convicted of misdemeanor offensive touching for slapping a female employee.
Cape Coral, FL, Firefighters Called to Rescue Dog Rescue Find Coyote Instead
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Boy Dies, Other Children Hurt in House Fire in Fort Worth
After 8 Days, Los Angeles Cold Storage Fire Knocked
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Learning Resources

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As fire departments continue to focus on firefighter health and safety around fireground contaminants, this eHandbook dives into current and evolving firefighter PPE decontamination...
June 18, 2026
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Disconnected data can hold your fire department back from true operational readiness. In this webinar, discover how bringing firefighter training, staffing, equipment, and incident...
May 14, 2026
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Fire departments are embracing technology across all aspects of the job, including training for emergencies, managing incidents and enhancing firefighter safety. Sponsored...
March 26, 2026
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Download this executive summary to see what ISO reviewers expect and how to deliver, with insights from Vector Solutions’ recent webinars.
March 13, 2026

Podcasts

Videos

3 firefighters hurt in home explosion
About 700 pounds of fireworks were in the house that exploded and injured the firefighters from two Whidbey Island companies.
June 25, 2026
Firefighters from Maine and beyond formed a sea of blue to honor Searsmont Assistant Fire Chief Wayne Woodbury.
Searsmont Assistant Fire Chief Wayne Woodbury, 76, died June 14 of injuries sustained in an explosion in May.
June 25, 2026
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A surveillance camera captured the St. Louis firefighter's actions in a food and beverage stockroom.
June 24, 2026
Man Hit by Windshield as Piney Grove, NC, Pumper Flips
Two Piney Grove firefighters and the man struck by the windshield while weeding his yard were transported for treatment.
June 24, 2026

Operations & Training

Photo by Dennis Merrigan
homeless people in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood
Dennis Merrigan explains why the “Philadelphia Kensington Experiment” serves as a model for other jurisdictions that are experiencing chronic homelessness, mental illness, substance...
June 24, 2026
Day 7: Los Angeles Firefighters Still Operating at Cold Storage Warehouse
"Thin plastic ignites quickly [and] burns somewhat vigorously. Cardboard also is fairly easy to ignite, and once you get a large fire going, it's very easy to ignite more things...
June 24, 2026
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Irmo Firefighter James Muller was killed in an apartment fire in 2023.
The suit accuses union officials for making statements blaming Columbia-Richland Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins for the death of Irmo Firefighter James Muller.
June 24, 2026
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Edward Tracey shares the three preferred rescue methods that were identified from drills to rescue a trapped firefighter from structural collapse conditions.
June 23, 2026

Leadership

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Ex-Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley accuses Mayor Karen Bass of defamation in a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
In the new suit, filed Tuesday, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is accused of blaming the former fire chief for the catastrophic Palisades blaze.
June 24, 2026
Fire Chief Dru Driscoll resigned after 27 years amid revelations of departmental spending irregularities.
Fire Chief Dru Driscoll announced his resignation after an internal audit revealed significant spending irregularities within the Daytona Beach department.
June 23, 2026
Steelton Fire Department holds emergency meeting after AI image prompts racism accusations
Nonetheless, Steelton Battalion Chief Kyle Sultzaberger was stripped of his position after the social media post.
June 23, 2026
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EPR Fireworks Appoints Neil Arsenault Chief Revenue Officer
Neil Arsenault has been appointed as CRO at EPR Fireworks, aiming to boost revenue and expand the company's fire and EMS data management solutions amid rising demand.
June 23, 2026

Stations

OPN Architects
The Marion Fire Station No. 1 is the first fire station to receive the AIA COTE Top Ten Award, emphasizing its industry-leading sustainable design.
OPN Architects' Marion Fire Station No. 1 has received the prestigious 2026 AIA COTE Top Ten Award, highlighting its excellence in sustainable and biophilic design.
June 23, 2026
Study: Stations, Personnel Needed in Montgomery County, VA
Hiring a fire marshal for Montgomery County is vital and should be done immediately, MissionCIT officials wrote.
June 23, 2026
H2M architects + engineers
The process of futureproofing the new Friendship Engine and Hose Company firehouse in Merrick, NY, includes the additions of bunk rooms for for constant staffing and other spaces that support the non-traditional respond from home requirements of the past.
Rachael Grodzki and Patrick O. Stone explore the importance of future-proofing volunteer fire stations through adaptable design, addressing shifts in staffing models to ensure...
June 16, 2026
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Janet A. Wilmoth reflects on four decades of fire station design and fire service evolution, highlighting advancements in safety, wellness and sustainability.
June 16, 2026

Safety & Health

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NFPA Celebrates Excellence in Fire and Life Safety at Stars at Awards Gala
During the NFPA Conference & Expo, various awards were presented to professionals and organizations for their exceptional service, innovative safety initiatives and advancements...
June 23, 2026
Playground Equipment Plant in West Norriton, PA, Destroyed by Fire
Firefighters conducting interior operations were evacuated when conditions changed, Jefferson Fire Chief Kenny Knauer said.
June 23, 2026
Two 'Ginormous' Spaces in Los Angeles Cold Storage Facility Creating Hazardous Challenges
Interior storage rack systems remain in place and are supporting portions of the collapsed roof, creating complex and unstable conditions that require a cautious and methodical...
June 22, 2026
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Retired NYPD Sgt. Christopher Romero (left) and Reno EMT Lucas Gorelick, who gave him a future, check out the motorcycles.
Kidneys for Communities has been the catalyst that's connected firefighters and other public servants with donors.
June 18, 2026

Careers & Education

Photo by David Hupp
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David Hupp explains how recognition of the traits of four types of “genuine friends” can improve organizational culture and retention.
June 24, 2026
Three Pittsburgh Firefighters Suspended as Fire Chief Remains on Leave
One of the Pittsburgh firefighters was working without a state EMT license, while the others are accused of domestic violence.
June 23, 2026
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$1M for St. Louis Fire Officers' Raises Came from Cops' Budget
About $440,000 from the St. Louis fire apparatus fleet fund also will fund the pay hikes.
June 22, 2026
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A ceremony commemorating the 25th anniversary of the 2001 Father’s Day fire was held in Queens June 27. FDNY firefighters (inset, from left) Harry Ford, Brian Fahey and John Downing, died in the fire.
For 25 years, the widows of three FDNY firefighters who were killed on Father’s Day navigate their pain and celebrate life’s milestones together.
June 20, 2026