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Nov. 12, 2026
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Sept. 24, 2026
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May 18-20, 2027
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Station Design Conference is the premier educational event dedicated to the efficient, effective, and future-ready design of fire stations, police stations, and public safety facilities. Each year, department leaders, city managers, architects, and project teams come together to learn what it takes to plan, design, fund, and build stations that support operational excellence for decades to come.

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This station prioritizes emergency response efficiency, firefighter health and community connection through strategic site layout and safety features.
Oct. 20, 2026
This fire station features a thoughtfully planned layout that enhances response times and responder safety through direct connectivity and rapid access features.
Oct. 20, 2026
Designed by WBA Architecture, the station features open communal spaces, strategic layout for privacy and communication and multi-use facilities that serve firefighters and the...
Oct. 20, 2026
Designed with durability and efficiency in mind, the station includes response bays, training facilities and community rooms, while honoring local history and prioritizing firefighter...
Oct. 20, 2026

Operations & Training

Lockland Fire Chief Doug Wehmeyer said firefighters would have reached the house in about 30 seconds if the crossing hadn't been blocked.
Oct. 19, 2026
Firefighters from Waldorf and Bryan Roads battled the two-alarm fire that caused $3.5 million in damages.
Oct. 19, 2026
The latest incident came two months after he was arrested for attempting to spread a vegetation fire near the Hoopa Rodeo Grounds.
Oct. 19, 2026
Medical crews at the stadium treated the victim prior to the arrival of San Antonio fire and EMS crews.
Oct. 19, 2026

Leadership

The treasurer of United Firefighters of Los Angeles reported the alleged incident to police, who are investigating.
Oct. 20, 2026
Beyond the Bugles
In Beyond the Bugles, Chief Jacob Johnson and Jake Barnes discuss all things leadership, how to go about social media and even discuss some practical pranks.
Oct. 19, 2026
Durning the Rose Garden event, National Volunteer Fire Council Chairman Steve Hirsch presented a helmet to Trump.
Oct. 16, 2026
Jon Baldwin has been named CEO of Blackline Safety, succeeding Cody Slater who remains as chief architect and Board Chair.
Oct. 15, 2026

Stations

This fire station was built to support high call volumes and evolving service demands, incorporating phased construction to maintain full emergency response.
Oct. 20, 2026
Garland Fire Station No. 6 combines modern architectural design with practical safety features, earning recognition for its innovative approach.
Oct. 20, 2026
If taxpayers approve the half-cent sales tax, the Los Angeles Fire Department will hire more firefighters and build new stations.
Oct. 7, 2026
With the new department in service, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue is no longer responding to calls -- after 42 years.
Oct. 2, 2026

Safety & Health

The three occupants in the vehicle that hit the Troy ambulance ran away.
Oct. 19, 2026
After four days, jurors said Monday they are split on whether a man started the fire that killed three Baltimore firefighters.
Oct. 19, 2026
During closing arguments, James Barnett's attorney said the state didn't prove he started the 2022 fire.
Oct. 15, 2026
About 40 percent of the 2,753 people killed in the World Trade Center attacks have not been officially identified.
Oct. 15, 2026

Careers & Education

Sperry Fire Chief Mitchell Williamson faces charges of misdemeanor assault following a heated argument that turned physical during a department meeting.
Oct. 16, 2026
Residents made it clear they oppose cutting firefighter and police officer positions in Pasco.
Oct. 15, 2026
The dispute centers around the removal of the Schuyler Heights Fire Company president by the Colonie Fire District commissioners.
Oct. 15, 2026
Residents applauded when Shawnee Township Fire Chief Austin Miller said he'd be at work at 7 a.m. Wednesday.
Oct. 14, 2026