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FDNY commissioner resigns day after Zohran Mamdani mayoral win
Robert Tucker submitted his resignation hours after Zohran Mamdani was announced the winner of NYC's mayoral election

Ga. firefighter’s hand severed in sword attack
Wrightsville Firefighter Chad Wombles' right hand and left thumb were severed in an unprovoked attack before a police officer fatally shot the attacker

SAFER grant helps Mass. FD hire full-time firefighters
The FEMA SAFER grant will help ensure four-person minimum crews and support safe two-in, two-out operations

At least 3 dead, 11 injured in UPS plane crash at Ky. airport
The MD-11 cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff, igniting a fire and causing injuries near Louisville’s airport

Suspect arrested in Texas arson that injured firefighters
Fort Worth police say the suspect used a lighter to ignite materials at a Williams St. house, leading to a collapse that critically injured one firefighter

Suspected drunk driver arrested after slamming into Texas fire engine
Fort Worth firefighters had just exited Engine 14 when it was struck while blocking traffic for an earlier wreck

Do men and women recover from trauma differently?
A new study explores gender differences in PTSD and post-traumatic growth among firefighters, EMTs and medics

Cat in a tree: One hoseline, one viral video
Firefighters are always on camera, and reputation rides on every response

Mich. fire chief reinstated after warning of staffing gaps weeks before fatal church attack
The Grand Blanc Township board reinstated Fire Chief Jamie Jent following controversy over fire department staffing and budget cuts raised before the Sept. 28 church attack

Poll: Is your agency mission ready?
Preparation transforms uncertainty into confidence and ensures your organization is ready for whatever comes next