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Pa. bill aims to strengthen volunteer firefighter staffing through job training credits
Senate Bill 466, passed by the House, would allow job training credits to count toward Firefighter I Certification and grant EMS agencies a grace period for state reporting

When in command, be in command: Owning the IC role
Effective incident command requires decisiveness, adaptability and a commitment to both operational outcomes and personnel well-being

Va. firefighter's appeal over medical marijuana use denied by grievance panel
A Norfolk grievance panel upheld the firing of firefighter Brandon Beltaine over medical marijuana use, despite state law now protecting such use, citing the city's substance abuse policy and concerns over federal compliance

‘Like being picked last for kickball’: Some women report feeling excluded on the job
Study finds female firefighters often lack the same group identity and support that male colleagues enjoy.

15 must-watch firefighter documentaries
The top firefighter documentary films about wildfires, training, 9/11 and many other topics, available to view on Netflix, Amazon and other streaming services

Top firefighter TV shows every rookie should watch
Discover the top firefighter TV shows recommended for rookie firefighters. These series offer a blend of realism and entertainment, providing insights into firehouse culture and the firefighting profession

‘I saw you on TikTok’: The fire service recruitment strategy no one is talking about
Sacramento Fire Captain Keith Wade, once a TikTok skeptic, is now on a mission to show fire service leaders how the app’s reach could be the answer to staffing woes

Calif. FD deploys over 1,000 goats for wildfire season
To reduce wildfire risk, the Santa Rosa Fire Department is deploying over 1,000 goats and sheep to graze 130 acres of dry brush across city sites

Ore. prescribed burn extends onto private land, destroying trees
A controlled burn set by forest officials in April escaped its boundaries, damaging private property by burning 16 pine trees, scorching others, and destroying fencing, with the U.S. Forest Service now working with the landowner to address the damage

Calif. lawmakers introduce bill banning PFAS from firefighting gear
California lawmakers have introduced a bill to ban PFAS from firefighter turnout gear by 2027, citing cancer risks and the lasting environmental impact of the so-called "forever chemicals"