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Veteran Carbon County, PA, Fire Chief Dies after Responding
Cleveland County, NC, Paramedic Killed in Ambulance Crash
Whale Hits, Sinks Carteret, NJ Fire Boat
Residents Evacuated after Train Derailment in Bucyrus, OH
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July 20, 2026
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June 18, 2026
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May 14, 2026
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March 26, 2026

Podcasts

Videos

Father dies in Maryland house fire possibly ignited by fireworks | NBC4 Washington
The boy had escaped without injury from the house fire, possibly caused when discarded fireworks re-ignited on an enclosed porch.
July 6, 2026
Parkersburg, WV Warehouse Continues to Burn
While no evacuations were ordered, the area near the warehouse was blocked by Wood County sheriff's deputies.
July 6, 2026
Owner of Searsmont, ME, Mill Where Two Firefighter Were Killed Dies
A co-owner of Robbins Lumber in Searsmont died 48 days after a fire and explosion which also claimed the lives of two firefighters.
July 5, 2026
Fire kills four; believes caused by used fireworks
State fire investigators believe fireworks were disposed of improperly on the porch of the mobile home in Junior.
July 3, 2026

Operations & Training

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July 6, 2026
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Newark Firefighters Augusto “Augie” Acabou, left , and Wayne “Bear” Brooks Jr., died battling a ship blaze in 2023.
During an operation aboard a freighter in 2023, Firefighters Augusto 'Augie' Acabou and Wayne 'Bear' Brooks Jr. were killed.
July 6, 2026
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For 16 hours, German firefighters battled a fire at one of the country's largest wholesale markets. The fire destroyed and damaged several halls at the Stuttgart complex.
Parts of the Stuttgart wholesale market were in danger of collapse as fire burned through the German market for hours.
July 5, 2026
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Frederick County Fire Rescue Recruits, David Courtney, left, and Zachary Lamb place a wreath at the Andew Waybright Memorial.
In 2002, Firefighter Recruit Andrew Waybright collapsed and died of hyperthermia after a strenuous training exercise sans water.
July 3, 2026

Leadership

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Grandson of FDNY Ray Downey Continues Family Legacy
“It gives me goose bumps. It’s an honor to be able to carry on my family’s name," Joseph Downey said as he prepared for Thursday's graduation.
July 2, 2026
Fallen Boston firefighters honored
The Rice Road bridge has been renamed the Boston Fallen Firefighters Memorial Bridge, honoring their ultimate sacrifice during a rescue attempt in 1978.
July 2, 2026
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Czech Fire Rescue Improves Operational Command with LiveU
The Czech Fire Rescue Service has adopted LiveU's innovative video-over-bonded-IP technology, significantly improving wildfire response times and decision-making through real-...
July 1, 2026
Ex-Pipe Creek Township, IN, Fire Chief Charged with Using Department Funds for Himself
Plane tickets, hotel and resort fees, restaurant and car rentals were among items charged to the Pipe Creek Township Fire Department.
July 1, 2026

Stations

If Bond Gets Nod, Aging Richmond, CA, Stations to be Renovated
The Richmond Fire Department is the only one in the county not staffed by paramedics, a concern of voters.
July 2, 2026
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July 1, 2026
New Marble Hills, TX, Fire Station Dedicated to Late Fire Chief Killed in '25 Flood
Fellow firefighters fulfilled Marble Hills Fire Chief Michael Phillips' dream of a new firehouse.
June 29, 2026
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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

Safety & Health

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Holmes Fire District 1 FirefighterParamedic Kyle Yoder collapsed in the fire station on July 4 following his shift.
Firefighter/Paramedic Kyle Yoder collapsed at the Homes Fire District #1 station following his shift.
July 5, 2026
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Cottekill Fire Chief David A. Gagnon was helping clear storm debris when a section of a tree fell and struck him.
A section of tree that Cottekill Fire Chief David A. Gagnon was helping remove fell and struck him.
July 5, 2026
Six Hurt when Fire Vehicle Slams into Rockland County, NY, House
Four firefighters were injured when the Thiells Fire Department water rescue unit was hit while responding to a call.
July 3, 2026
Driver crashes into sign, arrested after speeding through Somerville fire scene
After speeding through the fire scene in Somerville, the driver was taken into custody after his vehicle hit a sign.
July 2, 2026

Careers & Education

Assessment of Delaware County, NY, Fire Service Slated
Emergency Services Consulting International will evaluate the 28 volunteer fire departments that serve Delaware County.
July 1, 2026
Veteran Pointe Coupee Parish, LA, Firefighter Fired for Sharing Photo of Overturned Truck
"They were sweeping it under the rug. And, so I got upset about it," the longtime Pointe Coupee Parish firefighter/paramedic said.
July 1, 2026
Pender County is set to unify its fire and EMS services under a single county-operated system starting July 5, following a year-long consolidation effort approved by the Board of Commissioners.
Starting July 5, Pender County will operate a consolidated emergency services system, integrating fire and EMS departments into a single county-run agency.
July 1, 2026
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SB 325 mandates criminal background checks for all new and existing fire and EMS personnel in Delaware.
The proposed Delaware bill seeks to by mandate criminal background checks for new and existing fire and EMS personnel.
June 30, 2026