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The Firehouse Yak: Kristopher Blume – Recap of the Interschutz, The World’s Largest Fire Conference
The Firehouse Yak
Peter Matthews talks with Kristopher Blume, who shares what he saw and learned at the Interschutz firefighter training and product conference this month in Germany.
June 22, 2026
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$1M for St. Louis Fire Officers' Raises Came from Cops' Budget
June 22, 2026
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Firehouse's Mentor Monday: What if My Department Doesn't Want Me Involved?
June 22, 2026
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St. Louis County is currently served by 19 municipal fire departments, run by local cities, and 24 fire districts, each run by an elected board of directors and funded through property taxes approved by voters.
June 21, 2026
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“Ninety-nine percent of the time, (EMS crews) are on the scene before we are,” said John Barnette, president of the Somerset County Fire Chiefs Association. “I’m not saying we want their help — we need their help.'
June 20, 2026
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The Fire Service Scoop: NVFC, DripDrop Hydration Giveback Campaign; Darley's Drone Brochure; Emergent's New Compliance
June 19, 2026
Former labor official charged with stealing more than $80,000 from L
June 18, 2026
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Grand Jury Finds Large Backlog of Inspections at San Diego Fire Department
June 17, 2026
Treasurer of Thorndale, PA, Volunteer Fire Company Charged with Theft
June 17, 2026

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