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3 L.A. County deputies killed in facility explosion
The blast occurred at the Sheriff's Enforcement Bureau compound; preliminary information indicates the explosion happened while personnel were handling explosives

Pa. fire captain fired, accused of impersonating cop during road rage incident
The fire police officer was charged after allegedly following a woman, activating emergency lights and confronting her with a radio during a traffic dispute

Fire engine from fake fire department seized during raid of L.A. home
The search uncovered an engine registered to the “Santa Muerte Fire Department," which does not exsist

Union: 93% of firefighters vote 'no confidence' in chief over Texas flood response
Union leaders claim that department directives limited the deployment of Austin firefighters during the deadly Kerr County flooding

Union: ‘Lives would’ve been saved’ at fatal Mass. assisted living fire with more staffing
Out of the 10 companies with the Fall River Fire Department, only two are staffed at the national standard of four firefighters, IAFF President Edward Kelly said

Enhancing fireground communications
Solving a complex problem with practical technologies

Crisis-proof connectivity (eBook)
Next-gen technology that keeps public safety connected to mission-critical tools

Photo of the Week: The Hall of Flame Firefighting Museum
Phoenix’s Hall of Flame Museum showcases firefighting history and honors fallen heroes with over 130 fire engines and interactive exhibits

Suspect steals Wash. fire engine during call, crashes into a dozen vehicles
An Everett fire truck was stolen during a medical call and taken on a high-speed joyride, damaging multiple vehicles and property before being abandoned; the suspect is still at large

The wake-up call that changed a responder's health post-retirement
Firearms instructor Todd Fletcher went from a competitive power lifter to a retiree managing pre-diabetes and high blood pressure, showing the impact of shift work on wellness