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Golden, CO, City Manager Terminated for Handling of Racist Incident at Fire Department
Golden Fire Chief Kasey Beal has been placed on leave and a fire department 'employee' was fired after a black doll was found hanging in a station stairwell.
Aug. 13, 2026
NTSB: Water Bucket Weight Eyed in Chopper Crash at CO Wildfire
The helicopter had just picked up water when it crashed into an Ouray reservoir, killing Nicholas Dale, the pilot.
Aug. 13, 2026
Contaminated Raw Oysters Cited for Retired Cicero, IL, Firefighter's Brain Damage, Suit Alleges
The retired firefighter and U.S. Marine veteran's medical issues, including cardiac arrest, were linked to the oysters served at a Chicago steakhouse, according to court records...
Aug. 12, 2026
Tesla Battery Ignites in Front of Tremont, ME, Fire Station
The driver stopped at the Tremont fire station after hitting road debris that punctured a protective plate.
Aug. 12, 2026

Operations & Training

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Caldwell officials consider scrapping fire department and creating district.
"This is our path toward sustainability as an entity," Caldwell Fire Chief Bryan Daniels said.
Aug. 13, 2026
Paramedics on Duty at All Merced, CA, Fire Stations
Funding for the new positions in Merced came from federal grants.
Aug. 12, 2026
Embreeville, TN, Fire Department Enhances Services with Two Career Firefighters
Embreeville Fire Chief Craig Story said the addition of a firefighter and rescue technician will boost response time to incidents.
Aug. 12, 2026
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Two workers were killed and 11 others were injured in the Aug. 11, 2025, coke oven gas explosion at the Clairton plant.
Aug. 12, 2026

Leadership

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Pierce, IAFC Present 2026 Fire Chief of the Year Awards
The 2026 IAFC Fire Chief of the Year awards honor Chief Amy Ramon and Chief Gail Schmidt for their outstanding leadership, innovation and commitment to fire service excellence...
Aug. 13, 2026
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A Denver rig sits at a recent incident scene.
Since 2024, Denver firefighters have found breaking up with the state and international IAFF has been impossible.
Aug. 12, 2026
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National Volunteer Fire Council, Champions Gin to Honor Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Responders
Championz Gin has partnered with the NVFC to release the Hero Edition, a special bottle that honors volunteer firefighters and emergency responders across the United States.
Aug. 11, 2026
Former Johnson fire chief gets probation for alleged embezzlement
Detectives determined the former fire chief paid a man who wasn't a Johnson firefighter.
Aug. 11, 2026

Stations

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Records show Hambden Volunteer Fire Department has received several federal grants.
A criminal investigation is continuing after an admission and resignation of a longtime Hambden Volunteer Fire Company member.
Aug. 7, 2026
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The proposal to close two Archbald fire stations, including Black Diamond Hose Co. #2, seen here, is being debated by citizens and firefighters.
Archbald community members say projected population growth and new development projects are reasons to leave all four fire stations open, instead of consolidating them.
Aug. 6, 2026
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The deadline to submit recent fire station and public safety facilities for the 2026 Station Design Conference has been extended to Aug. 7.
The nomination period has been extended for fire chiefs and architects to submit recent fire stations and public safety facilities for the 2026 Station Design Awards.
July 31, 2026

Safety & Health

Motorcyclists Hurt in Collision with Olive Township, MI, Fire Truck
The Olive Township apparatus, driven by an 18-year-old, made a left turn in front of the motorcycle.
Aug. 12, 2026
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Three people were killed in an apparatus crash in Kansas City, MO.
A judge upheld the arbitrator's decision that Dominic Biscari, convicted of manslaughter in the Kansas City wreck that killed three, be reinstated and get back pay.
Aug. 12, 2026
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Circul-Air Corp, Cool Clean Technologies Launch Turnout Gear Decontamination System
Cool Clean Technologies and Circul-Air Corp. have partnered to introduce an integrated decontamination system combining liquid CO2 and water extraction.
Aug. 11, 2026
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Shaler Villa, PA, Fire Police Officer Collapses, Dies at Event
An EMS crew provided immediate care to Shaler Villa Fire Police Officer George Mullins.
Aug. 11, 2026

Careers & Education

Ex-Detroit Firefighter Charged with Arson, Burglary of Fire Station
After an outburst in court Monday, the judge set the former Detroit firefighter's bail at $1 million.
Aug. 12, 2026
Oregon & Washington Are Burning — Here's What Fire Officials Are Watching Next
More than two million acres have burned across Oregon this year, and firefighters are stretched thin.
Aug. 11, 2026
Pittsburgh Paramedic Suspended for Working at County Fire Academy, Resigns
For 17 of his 31 years on the job, Pittsburgh Paramedic John Hill said he worked for other jurisdictions.
Aug. 10, 2026
Nash County, NC, EMS Director Drowns while Off-Duty
Dale Griffin, 60, was lauded by his Nash County colleagues for his "steady presence to generations of EMS professionals who had the privilege of serving alongside him."
Aug. 10, 2026