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N.Y. FF charged with torturing, injuring animals after failed cat rescue
A former Spencerport firefighter faces up to one year in jail for how he tried to remove a cat from a tree in 2025

From tragedy to tribute: The story behind International Firefighters’ Day
A 1998 bushfire in Australia led to a day honoring firefighter sacrifice and service worldwide

'Like a sci-fi movie': Ind. FD to test augmented reality helmets
Carmel firefighters will participate in a pilot program that helps crews navigate smoke-filled buildings and livestream video to incident commanders

Pa. city is latest to join others in lawsuit over alleged fire truck monopoly
Allentown’s federal lawsuit claims American Industrial Partners and manufacturers drove up costs, closed plants and created long delivery backlogs that impact fire departments

Photo of the Week: Deteriorating conditions at N.Y. house fire
Rochester firefighters faced heavy fire and reports of a trapped occupant, working through dangerous conditions and a partial roof collapse

Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell: From national leadership to global reach
The former U.S. fire administrator details her new role at the Fire Safety Research Institute, plus ideas for how to better elevate the fire service at home and abroad

7 firefighter training drills not found in books
Most of these firefighter skill-building drills and exercises can be used year-round and with minimal cost and equipment

‘You just stuffed it down’: First responders, dispatchers confront mental health crisis
Firefighters, dispatchers and other first responders are speaking more openly about PTSD, burnout and stigma as more agencies expand mental health programs

Dena Ali: How leaders shape firefighter wellness
Dena Ali explains why firefighter wellness is established long before a bad call — through culture, communication and sleep habits

Tunnel to Towers announces Steel Across America tour for 9/11 25th remembrance
A World Trade Center steel beam will travel more than 10,500 miles before returning to Ground Zero for the 25th remembrance of 9/11