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Chicago firefighters work at an incident last month.
Apparatus

Chicago's Aging Fire Fleet, Union Contract Discussed by City

Nov. 20, 2024
"...The Fire Department has always been the last at the table,” Chicago Fire Commissioner Annette Nance-Holt said pointing to the aging apparatus.
Comstock Twp. Fire Chief Edward Switalski Statute
Awards, Collectibles & Memorials

Fallen Comstock Twp., MI, Fire Chief Remembered with Statue

Nov. 18, 2024
Comstock Township Fire Department dedicated the statue to Fire Chief Edward Switalski, who died in the line of duty in June 2017.
Surfside Beach town leaders vote to keep fire department
Careers & Education

Surfside Beach, SC, Firefighters Staying Put

Nov. 14, 2024
Residents say they're relieved the local Surfside Beach Fire Department's doors will stay open.
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Leadership

Tarrant, AL, is a Two Fire Chief Town After Ruling

Nov. 14, 2024
The firing of the former Tarrant chief was deemed improper so the town of 5,000 has two at the helm and a $500,000 bill to pay.
Volunteer firefighter arrested, accused of starting brush fire in Suffolk County
Careers & Education

Medford, NY, Firefighter Charged with Starting Brush Fire

Nov. 14, 2024
Firefighter Jonathan Quiles, 20, has been suspended from the Medford Fire Department.
NFFF
This year's theme, 'Overcoming Resistance to Change in the Fire Service,' inspired 85 innovative essays from fire service members nationwide.
Leadership

NFFF and W.S. Darley & Co. Announce Winners of the 2024 Thought Leadership Essay Competition

Battalion Chief Jamie Howarth of the Anne Arundel County, MD, Fire Department earned first place honors.