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Former N.M. firefighters acquitted in high-profile rape trial
A jury found two former Albuquerque firefighters not guilty in a 2023 rape case tied to a charity event; a third defendant still faces charges

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

'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

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

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

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

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

‘We rehearsed this’: Chief Eric Morgenthaler talks mayday command
Training proved critical when a Castle Rock firefighter fell through the floor at a house fire