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Pa. bill aims to strengthen volunteer firefighter staffing through job training credits
Senate Bill 466, passed by the House, would allow job training credits to count toward Firefighter I Certification and grant EMS agencies a grace period for state reporting

When in command, be in command: Owning the IC role
Effective incident command requires decisiveness, adaptability and a commitment to both operational outcomes and personnel well-being

Va. firefighter's appeal over medical marijuana use denied by grievance panel
A Norfolk grievance panel upheld the firing of firefighter Brandon Beltaine over medical marijuana use, despite state law now protecting such use, citing the city's substance abuse policy and concerns over federal compliance

Top firefighter TV shows every rookie should watch
Discover the top firefighter TV shows recommended for rookie firefighters. These series offer a blend of realism and entertainment, providing insights into firehouse culture and the firefighting profession

‘I saw you on TikTok’: The fire service recruitment strategy no one is talking about
Sacramento Fire Captain Keith Wade, once a TikTok skeptic, is now on a mission to show fire service leaders how the app’s reach could be the answer to staffing woes

Drones proved vital in St. Louis tornado response as USAR team led multi-agency effort
After an EF-3 tornado struck St. Louis in May 2025, Missouri Task Force 1 deployed advanced drone technology to assist with search and rescue, assess damage, and support real-time decision-making

Purpose, balance, and resilience: Lessons from Chief Richard Kelly
Oklahoma City Fire Chief Richard Kelly distills crisis-forged insights on purpose-driven leadership and building resilient teams ready for tomorrow’s tech-driven challenges

Conn. firefighters' union, town clash over termination of firefighters injured on the job
The Stratford firefighters union claims two members were wrongfully terminated while recovering from line-of-duty injuries, but town officials say the dismissals were due to a lack of definitive return-to-work dates

Church security, parishioner stop gunman outside Mich. church in potential mass shooting
An armed man wearing a tactical vest opened fire outside CrossPointe Community Church in Wayne, injuring one before being struck by a vehicle and fatally shot by church staff

5-alarm NYC blaze injures a dozen firefighters and medics, 1 critically
Lithium-ion batteries were found at the scene of a five-alarm Bronx house fire that injured two residents, 12 firefighters and medics