2 Critically Injured, 3 Firefighters Hurt in Brooklyn (NY) Fire
Three firefighters were among 15 people injured when a fire tore through a Brooklyn brownstone Friday morning, the FDNY said.
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Structure Fire Destroys Gorham (ME) Home, Injures Man
One man was injured and a house destroyed in a fire spurred by strong winds in Gorham on Friday afternoon, officials said.
Perspectives on Leadership: Navigating Leadership, Standards, and Innovation in the Fire Service
Steve Shaw speaks with guest DJ Stone about the transformative power of mentorship, the importance of community relationships, and the evolving standards within the fire…
Norwich (CT) Hires New Fire Chief
Norwich announced Thursday that is has hired the deputy chief of the Wallingford fire department to be the city’s new fire chief.
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Brentwood (CA) House Fire Kills Man
A resident died in a two-alarm fire at their home Wednesday night.
Fire Service Court: Embracing DEI
Hosts Brad Pinsky, John K. Murphy, and Chip Comstock discuss the critical importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the fire service.
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Trump Wants States to Clean up Forests to Stop Wildfires. But His Administration Cut off Funds
President Donald Trump's administration is holding up money for wildfire mitigation projects funded through legislation championed by his Democratic predecessor.
Sacramento (CA) Pays Settlement to Controversial Former Fire Chief
The city of Sacramento has paid a $300,000 settlement to former Fire Chief Gary Loesch, who spent much of his tenure embroiled in controversy.
Binghamton (NY) Firefighter Killed in Downtown Fire
Binghamton firefighter John Gaudet was killed at a fire Wednesday night on Main Street.
Fire at Rio De Janeiro’s Carnival Costume Factory Leaves 10 Hospitalized
A fire Wednesday at a Rio de Janeiro factory that produces costumes for the city's iconic Carnival left 10 people hospitalized.
Davenport (IA) Fire Chief Mike Carlsten to Retire
Davenport Fire Chief Mike Carlsten intends to retire after 32 years with the department, the city announced Wednesday.
After Three Fire Deaths, FDNY Asks People to Quit Blocking Hydrants
This week, two deadly fires—one in Brooklyn and another in the Bronx—have highlighted a persistent problem in New York City: blocked fire hydrants.
Retiring Bedford (NH) Fire Chief Ready for Next Challenge
Scott Hunter is retiring as fire chief in Bedford at the end of March.
Large Fire Erupts Near El Paso (TX) International Airport, Injuring Five
A fire broke out at a transportation center next to the international airport in El Paso, Texas, on Tuesday.
