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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

'I'm pinned down behind Battalion 1's rig': Audio reveals chief directing help to ambushed Idaho firefighters
During the deadly Canfield Mountain ambush in Idaho, a Northern Lakes battalion chief’s clear and composed 911 radio communications helped coordinate a life-saving response, providing critical updates as firefighter Dave Tysdal lay wounded and fellow firefighters were fatally shot

Too much pride? Spokane FD participation in Pride parade prompts debate
The incident has reignited debate over department directives and personal beliefs

A fire chief’s guide to advancing your department with purpose and maturity
Channel your department’s drive into meaningful outcomes through maturity, reflection and servant leadership

From Sahara sands to station strength: Leadership lessons from a 250-km race
What a fire chief learned in the Sahara about building endurance, integrating work-life priorities and leading with purpose

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

Are you prepared for Independence Day incidents and injuries?
From burns to bleeding, head trauma to amputation, be prepared for when fireworks go wrong

ICE raids N.C. fire equipment company in identity theft, illegal employment probe
Federal agents executed a search warrant at Buckeye Fire Equipment Company in Kings Mountain as part of an ICE-led investigation into identity theft and illegal employment

Former Mich. fire chief nears $225K settlement in firing tied to false statements about search in fatal fire
Former Flint Fire Chief Raymond Barton is close to settling a lawsuit against the city and Mayor Sheldon Neeley, claiming he was wrongfully fired for refusing to alter findings after a 2022 blaze that killed two children

'People would end up dying': Future uncertain for Calif. fire districts
As call volumes surge and volunteer numbers decline, rural Yolo County fire chiefs warn of a breaking point for their departments