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LODD: N.J. firefighter dies after falling into icy water at marina
A veteran Camden firefighter was pronounced dead after he fell through the ice at Wiggins Park Marina on the Camden Waterfront and was submerged for several minute

'I stand strong': Sendelbach tells Colo. fire board he will not resign
The Loveland Fire Rescue Authority fire chief says the agency's board has not explained why he was placed on administrative leave

Colo. fire board delays decision on termination of high-profile chief
The Loveland Fire Rescue Authority Board will reconvene Monday to continue discussions on a letter of intent to terminate Fire Chief Tim Sendelbach

'EMS is the lowest-paid first responders in the city': FDNY commissioner pushes EMS pay parity
New FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore says low EMS pay is hurting recruitment and retention as medical calls make up the majority of the department’s workload

Colo. fire board votes to continue termination process of Chief Tim Sendelbach
The move followed a Loveland Fire Rescue Authority board meeting where department members and Loveland residents voiced support for the chief

Station design checklist: Questions for the architect
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N.Y. fire chief, firefighters in critical condition after church explosion
Four firefighters and the Abundant Life Fellowship Church pastor are in critical condition after an explosion inside a Boonville-area church

Team USA: Olympians with first responder ties
With the 2026 Winter Olympic Games underway, check out these first responders who served both locally and on the international stage

Ill. bill would lower minimum age to become a firefighter to 18
House Bill 4936 would amend state law to reduce the minimum age from 21 and expand eligibility for older first-time applicants

When firefighting crossed paths with presidents, veeps
While not always obvious, our commanders-in-chief and firefighting have intersected throughout history