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Feb. 24, 2026
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April 13, 2026
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Feb. 3, 2026
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Feb. 24, 2026

Podcasts

Videos

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Wichita FIre Chief Tammy Snow
After leading the department since 2017, Wichita Fire Chief Tammy Snow will be retiring this summer.
Feb. 24, 2026
Update on recovery facing four volunteer firefighters
Four firefighters were injured in two apparatus crashes last week while battling a wildfire in Beaver County, OK.
Feb. 23, 2026
2 surfers rescued after being caught in rip current off Cape Kiwanda Beach
The Nestucca firefighters rappelled down the cliff to assist the surfer.
Feb. 23, 2026
Byron Center Township Fire Truck Hit
"Apparatus can be replaced, but people cannot," Byron Center Township fire officials wrote in statement.
Feb. 23, 2026

Operations & Training

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A Los Angeles County firefighter suffered a medical issue during the operation.
Feb. 23, 2026
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Homeless Man Hit by Oakland Fire Rig
The firefighter activated the lights and siren on the crew cab pickup as he pulled out of the East Oakland station.
Feb. 23, 2026
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The Fire Service Scoop: IAFC New CEO, Tablet Command Team Expansion and More Fire Service Updates
This week, the Fire Service Scoop looks at leadership changes from IAFC and Tablet Command, along with updates on INTERSCHUTZ 2026 and more fire service updates.
Feb. 20, 2026
Frozen Lake, No Hydrants Hamper Monson Firefighters
Tankers from nearby towns were dispatched to the three-alarm fire in Monson.
Feb. 20, 2026

Leadership

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Ex-Flanders Fire Department Chief Suing
Former Flanders Fire Chief Chris Taylor is suing to get reinstated and back pay.
Feb. 23, 2026
Tablet Command and Watch Duty
Tablet Command and Watch Duty Partnership to Accelerate Trusted Public Safety Information Sharing During Emergencies
This new integration connects field operations with public information, helping agencies share verified updates faster during rapidly evolving emergencies.
Feb. 20, 2026
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Yantic, Other CT FIre Companies Sue Norwich
The suit from four volunteer companies claims Norwich Fire Chief Sam Wilson does not possess blanket power to establish unified command.
Feb. 19, 2026
IAFC
IAFC Names Donna Black as New CEO
The International Association of Fire Chiefs appointed Donna Black the next CEO.
Feb. 18, 2026

Stations

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
H2M architects + engineers
A feasibility study is often the first step in the process of documenting, enhancing, rethinking, or modernizing fire station/public safety building projects and they are critical for when public safety leaders are asked to make facility decisions long before the path forward is clear.
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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AI Is Shaping Your Next Fire Station: Are You Ready?
Janet Wilmoth looks at a Station Design Conference session that explores how AI is changing fire station design by providing data-driven insights without replacing human expertise...
Feb. 17, 2026

Safety & Health

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LION and Decontex Holdings Partnership to Advance LION TotalCare
The combination of LION's new partnership and SuperCritical CO2 technology will bring more fire departments through LION TotalCare locations.
Feb. 24, 2026
Blackline Safety
Italian Fire Brigade Chose Blackline Safety to Help with Winter Olympics
The 2026 Winter Olympics featured state-of-the-art safety measures used by the Italian Fire Brigade, including Blackline Safety's connected gas and radiation detection devices...
Feb. 23, 2026
Boonville Fire Co
When the Boonville church roof shifted under the weight of heavy snow, it damaged a propane line.
Feb. 19, 2026
Boonville Church Explosion
The pastor and the Boonville firefighters, who were inside the church when it exploded, were critically injured.
Feb. 18, 2026

Careers & Education

Dave Tysdal announces his retirement from Coeur d'Alene Fire Department
Despite life-threatening injuries, Engineer David Tysdal warned Coeur d'Alene and others about the sniper.
Feb. 20, 2026
Lamont announces bill to boost recruitment among police, fire departments
One measure would develop a mortgage assistance program for volunteer and career firefighters as well as police officers in Connecticut.
Feb. 20, 2026
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Firehouse's Mentor Monday: Citizens Come First
In this week's Firehouse's Mentor Monday, Chief Jacob Johnson discusses a viewer question about firefighters and citizens on a fire scene
Feb. 16, 2026
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The Fire Service Scoop: CSFI Awards, Pierce Manufacturing Appointment and More Fire Service Updates
The Fire Service Scoop brings fire service updates that include Elkhart Brass winning "Coolest Thing Made in Indiana and one of Dräger's SCBA's being available in the United States...
Feb. 13, 2026