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The National Register of Historic Places has added La Crosse's Fire Station No. 4.
Sept. 28, 2026
The Ventura County firefighter suffered major injuries and was transported to a trauma center.
Sept. 28, 2026
A car crashed through the barrier of the Coeur d'Alene Resort parking structure and fell three stories.
Sept. 27, 2026
The 16 members of Colorado Task Force 1 left Friday for Hawaii as Hurricane Polo was expected to maintain Category 5 strength.
Sept. 25, 2026

Operations & Training

The separation is a "disservice to the men and women who have dedicated their careers to protecting this community," Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony said.
Sept. 25, 2026
Firefighters rescued a 57-year-old man prior to the awning collapse at the Seattle house fire.
Sept. 25, 2026
OneDose Spaces introduces a modular library system within the platform, enabling EMS and fire departments to organize and access clinical protocols, SOPs and training materials...
Sept. 24, 2026
Four firefighters were injured at the house fire that remains under investigation by the FDNY.
Sept. 23, 2026

Leadership

Grand Blanc Fire Chief Don Schreiber II said the latest gesture is one of many received after the Sept. 28, 2025, mass shooting at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints...
Sept. 25, 2026
Alfred Poirier, also a veteran of the Los Angeles Fire Department, is accused in a wave of vandalism in Beverly Hills buildings.
Sept. 25, 2026
In 2024, Ryan Sedlock admitted to stealing drugs from a patient while working at Sylvania Township Fire Department.
Sept. 24, 2026
Two former Richburg fire chiefs and one lieutenant are facing criminal charges with allegations involving improperly obtaining government funds.
Sept. 23, 2026

Stations

Midland Fire Chief Josh Mosher said many new housing developments are in parts of the city farthest from a station.
Sept. 22, 2026
While part of the roof on Station 18 in the South Linden area collapsed in May, a tarp was put on weeks ago.
Sept. 22, 2026
It is the first-ever capital fund dedicated to helping New York’s volunteer fire departments afford essential equipment and infrastructure upgrades that improve facilities and...
Sept. 21, 2026
Effective facility development for fire stations requires balancing cost and value through informed decision-making. Dennis Ross says that engaging qualified design teams early...
Sept. 15, 2026

Safety & Health

The MSA Safety G1 City Edition SCBA enhances firefighter safety by integrating LUNAR Beacon Technology for rapid location during emergencies.
Sept. 24, 2026
From Oct. 4-10, NFPA's Fire Prevention Week centers around strategies on preventing lithium-ion battery-related fires, with the theme of "Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging...
Sept. 24, 2026
A.F. Dobler Hose and Ladder Company junior Firefighter Bryce Kaufmann, 17, died of injuries suffered in an e-bike collision.
Sept. 24, 2026
The wreck involved one of Clayton Fire Department's 2026 Pierce Enforcers, placed in service Monday.
Sept. 24, 2026

Careers & Education

Skylar Mercado, 29, said after acing the FDNY written and physical tests, he was told by an interviewer he was too old.
Sept. 24, 2026
When the contract runs out in 2028, the 900 Broward County Fire-Rescue personnel will be county employees instead of the sheriff's office.
Sept. 23, 2026
The two firefighters have been placed on leave while an internal investigation is conducted by Salem Fire & EMS.
Sept. 23, 2026
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ATF Agent Selected to Lead Loveland, CO, Fire Rescue
Paul Claflin, the assistant special agent in charge with the ATF in Denver, will replace Tim Sendelbach who left Loveland Fire Rescue Authority in March.
Sept. 23, 2026