Recent Fire News

• Minn. firefighters get a look at cancer-fighting research

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  Members of the Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters Association learned about research into lung cancer varieties

• N.J. officials pledge additional $3M to fight wildfires

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  Additional funds will also be provided to the state's Forest Fire Service for contract air support

• Please don’t KISS me: Training to minimum standards is not enough

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  Fire and EMS professionals must go beyond the “how” to understand the “why” of every technique and tool in our arsenal

• The golden legacy of San Francisco's little hydrant that could

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  How one hydrant provided hope after the Great Earthquake of 1906, and what was done to ensure the city would never again have to rely on a miracle

• Safety and security in places of worship

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  Fire, EMS and law enforcement personnel can play an important role in the layers of safety that protect religious gatherings in the event of an emergency

• A new list of fire service legends begins. Will you be on it?

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  Eight leadership-focused questions can help test your legacy potential

• Photo of the Week: Fla. recruit training

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  Miami-Dade Fire Rescue recruits are in their last week of training putting the lessons together

• Tributes pour in for Chief Ronny Coleman, ‘Ben Franklin of the modern fire service’

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  Fire service leaders reflect on the life and legacy of the former California state fire marshal, visonary leader and friend to many

• Baltimore council moves to vote on acting fire chief

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  Acting Baltimore Fire Chief James Wallace hopes to increase recruitment among females and improve retention in the ranks

• N.M. firefighters fired after rape charge

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  A third Albuquerque firefighter, also accused of rape, retired after allegations surfaced and all three were placed on administrative leave

• 1 person dead, 3 firefighters injured in W.Va. fire engine crash

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  South Charleston firefighters were injured when their fire engine was involved in a crash with a passenger vehicle

• LAFD asks for public input on tattoos and appearance

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  The department asked citizens for their thoughts, in a survey, on tattoos as they consider changing the current policy

• Fire service icon Ronny Coleman dies

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  Chief Coleman is remembered for his vast service and passion to advance fire service education, safety and leadership

• Ill. officials OK funding to staff, expand mental health response team

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  Funding for six new personnel will allow the Naperville Fire Department to expand the Community Advocate Response Team program

• 4 firefighters killed in crash after battling Canadian wildfire

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  Officials say the firefighters' vehicle collided with a tractor-trailer in British Columbia as they were travelling home

• ‘This podcast is worth millions’: Jerry Brant explains how to secure FD funding

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  Resident grants guru Chief Jerry Brant details what application reviewers are looking for, plus common grant proposal mistakes

• ‘This podcast is worth millions’: Jerry Brant explains how to secure FD funding

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  Resident grants guru Chief Jerry Brant details what application reviewers are looking for, plus common grant proposal mistakes

• Texas fire academy preps students for a fire service career

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  The Midland Fire Department offers fire and EMS training to high school juniors to prepare them for jobs after graduation

• 'I am sorry': Jail time avoided in plea deal over N.Y. LODD

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  Spring Valley Fire Department Lieutenant Jared Lloyd died in the blaze caused by the use of a blowtorch during a religious holiday

• 'The fire was out as far as we knew it': FF provides initial actions prior to Lahaina wildfire

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  Maui firefighters, county officials and Hawaiian Electric officials dispute what happened after the first fire and before Lahaina was destroyed

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