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Rockport Fire Captain Andrew Porter, a 25-year veteran known for his leadership and dedication, is being remembered as the “glue” of the department
The 2026 plan includes a move to eliminate the EMS special fund, shifting $75M in revenue to the general fund.
Two Montgomery County firefighters and a civilian were hurt when a tanker collided with a vehicle while responding to a call
St. Paul firefighters rescued seven people trapped on the third floor during a fire in a first-floor shop
Carsonville Fire Chief Dave Warfel died after a day of instructing at the Wildland Fire Academy at Shippensburg University
At least eight people were injured after a man attacked a pro-Israeli hostage rally in Boulder, the FBI is investigating as a terrorist act
Event will bring together key decision-makers, thought leaders, and innovators to explore the latest developments in public safety technology
The fire department plans to use nurses to handle non-emergency calls, freeing up EMS crews for more urgent responses
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COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The incident has reignited debate over department directives and personal beliefs
Amid the grief and devastation of survivors, many are sharing the courageous efforts of first responders, fellow residents, family members and even camp counselors who put their lives on the line to save others
Chicago’s new fireground SOP is a reminder for departments to review command roles, operational readiness and compliance before a critical incident forces change
Severe flash flooding across western Maryland prompts rescues from cars, houses, schools and businesses
The heartbreaking death of a Kansas City FF/paramedic reminds us that every shift carries unseen dangers
The Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program and the WTC Health Program are also casualties in this latest government program reduction in force
PRODUCT NEWS
Junie’s mother said his favorite part of the fire station visit was spending time with this patient firefighter
Containment of the state’s biggest fire has remained at 20% since Tuesday as firefighters have built new containment lines
At just 20% containment, the Mosquito Fire has destroyed 70 homes and structures and is threatening 9,000 more
Firefighting pilots have been using the gear to combat the Fairview and Mosquito Fires
Residents of mountain communities have had to flee as a heat wave strains the state power grid and moisture from a tropical storm threatens to bring floods
Already burning wildfires could worsen, or new blazes could spark in the next three days in Oregon as high winds and rising temperatures increase fire risk
It took Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority and the Renton Regional Fire Authority firefighters nearly eight hours to recover the man’s body
The fatal fire has scorched about 18,657 acres, prompted expanded evacuations and the doubling of resources
One firefighter hurt in the Fresno County wildfire remains hospitalized
Two women died in NorCal’s Mill Fire, now 55% contained, and two civilians were killed in SoCal’s Fairview Fire, just 5% contained