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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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Podcasts

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At her first house fire, Sierra Madre Firefighter Jessica Johnson found the unconscious Shetland Shepherd under a table.
Sept. 16, 2026
The fiery crash and explosion, that claimed the KNBC pilot, a reporter and a civilian on the ground, was heard by firefighters at a wreck in Chatsworth.
Sept. 16, 2026
An 85-foot drilling rig fell at a construction site, crushing vehicles and injuring four, which required extensive extrication efforts by Miami firefighters.
Sept. 15, 2026
Vinny Hoffman, a Chetek firefighter, and his family lost their home to a fire that started in the garage.
Sept. 15, 2026

Operations & Training

Firefighters rescued a man from a two-alarm residential fire in Danbury.
Sept. 15, 2026
Ken Willette's 40-year career in fire service education and leadership has earned him the NAFTD Award for Excellence in Fire Training Leadership.
Sept. 14, 2026
Gloucester firefighters found the detached garage fully involved in fire early Sunday.
Sept. 14, 2026
“We are extremely fortunate that this incident did not result in more serious injuries,” East Hampton Fire Chief Robb Rainville wrote in a statement.
Sept. 14, 2026

Leadership

He will oversee the organizational integration and regional service expansion following the merger of the Wauwatosa and West Allis Fire Departments.
Sept. 15, 2026
The training for firefighters in Cape May County was already paid for with government grant money.
Sept. 11, 2026
A 30-year veteran of the Chicago Fire Department, Sean Kevin, 53, was promoted to battalion chief in 2023.
Sept. 10, 2026
“If they’re not of sound mind, or they’re not physically able to do their job, then they can’t take care of our community,” said Minneapolis Fire Chief Reginald "Reggie" Freeman...
Sept. 10, 2026

Stations

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
This article explores the complexities of selecting HVAC systems for fire stations. Joseph Balicki and Patrick Stone emphasize the importance of climate considerations and adapting...
Sept. 15, 2026
This award-winning fire station includes advanced decontamination areas, 12 bunkrooms and exterior aesthetics that blend with the community.
Sept. 15, 2026
Designed by The Galante Architecture Studio, Northbridge's fire headquarters combines advanced safety features, environmental sustainability and historical artifacts.
Sept. 15, 2026

Safety & Health

New York lawmakers are requesting $3.1 billion in FEMA funds to cover pensions for firefighters, EMS crews, police and city workers injured in the terrorist attack.
Sept. 16, 2026
RapidSOS has announced a new integration with the NEAR Registry, providing 9-1-1 telecommunicators instant access to AEDs, naloxone, epinephrine and bleeding-control kits.
Sept. 16, 2026
A Paint Creek firefighter is being called "lucky" after he was pulled into a culvert during flooding and pulled away.
Sept. 15, 2026
A Los Angeles firefighter was among those hurt in the crash that involved an aerial and three other vehicles.
Sept. 14, 2026

Careers & Education

Michael Rodriguez faces serious charges after he struck a police vehicle and fled the scene, driving to a nearby Gary fire station where he was arrested.
Sept. 15, 2026
Under a new staffing model, Folsom has hired 14 single-role EMTs and paramedics.
Sept. 9, 2026
Peter Matthews states that ignoring, overlooking or forgetting the lessons learned after Sept. 11 is a disservice to the 343 FDNY firefighters who gave their life that day.
Sept. 8, 2026
Chief Jacob Johnson discusses the importance of finding joy outside of the job.
Sept. 7, 2026