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

Podcasts

Videos

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
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
Railroad bridge collapses after early morning fire in west Lincoln
The bridge that was nearly 100 years old was made of heavy timber, Lincoln fire officials reported.
Feb. 25, 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

Operations & Training

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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
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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

Leadership

Loveland Fire Rescue
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Suspended Loveland Fire Rescue Chief Tim Sendelbach said now is not the time to defend himself against insubordination and other claims by the board.
Feb. 25, 2026
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NVFC's MSA Globe Gear Giveaway Applications Open
The 2026 NVFC MSA Globe Gear Giveaway, now open for applications, provides volunteer fire departments in need with turnout gear and helmets to improve safety and operational capacity...
Feb. 25, 2026
Bat Cave Fire chief reflects on long recovery after Hurricane Helene ahead of State of the Union app
Longtime Fire Chief Steve Freeman said the recognition for the life-saving work during Hurricane Helene belongs to everyone in Bat Cave.
Feb. 24, 2026
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Ousted Los Angeles Fire Chief Krisinre Crowley accuses Mayor Karen Bass, right, of retaliation.
Former Fire Chief Kristin Crowley claims in a whistleblower lawsuit that Mayor Karen Bass shifted the city's shortcomings for the wildfire issues to her.
Feb. 24, 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

Wilson Firefighter Who Fell off Ladder Goes Home
Firefighter Bobby Lewullis, who called a mayday at the Easton fire, has no recollection of the fall.
Feb. 25, 2026
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Visit via Wichita Tower
The Clark County firefighter, injured at a brush fire last week, is in a burn unit at a Wichita hospital.
Feb. 24, 2026
Owner of burning home refuses to leave site, attacks Cortland County deputies
The woman, who refused to leave the scene, is facing numerous charges after assaulting a Cortland County deputy.
Feb. 24, 2026
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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

Careers & Education

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One of the highest wage earners in Pittsburgh reportedly traded stolen medical gloves for pizza.
Feb. 25, 2026
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
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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
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