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The department’s former head of HR, says she was fired after pressing leaders to address pervasive misconduct, from on-duty drinking and unsafe behavior to mishandled sexual-harassment cases

A new after-action report on January’s catastrophic Palisades Fire praises officers’ heroism but details major coordination breakdowns, unclear command structures and recordkeeping lapses

Kalamazoo Township has started construction on the $11 million Eastwood Fire Station, funded by a $1M state grant and a township-wide special assessment, featuring three extended truck bays, updated crew quarters and a community room

A district judge dismissed charges against two Montgomery County firefighters, finding insufficient evidence the soaked Montgomery Blair High School field was damaged

Esacmbia County officials dropped an order to remove custom station emblems from fire trucks and uniforms after widespread opposition

Through AI-powered processes, built-in checklists, guided workflows, and real-time validation, First Due eliminates manual coordination

Former Cornersville Chief Matt Fox and his crew stepped down, citing administrative strain, burnout and funding challenges

The inaugural event is presented by All American Leadership in partnership with the National Medal of Honor Museum

Bismarck paid $25,000 to reacquire its second-ever fire truck, a 1926 Seagrave that served landmark calls

Cresson Operations Chief Richard Ward received the Chisholm Trail 100 Club’s Lifesaver Award

The 11-year FDNY veteran suffered cardiac arrest while operating on the roof during an all-hands fire

Worcester Polytechnic Institute researchers are developing palm-sized, echolocating drones able to navigate smoke, fog and darkness

Mayor Karen Bass called reports that crews were told to leave the Jan. 1 Lachman fire scene “tremendously alarming” and directed interim Chief Ronnie Villanueva to launch a full review

Erlanger’s new cross-training program lets officers provide lifesaving care before ambulances arrive, improving coordination between police and fire

Brittney Ramos is suing the city of Rock Falls and two fire chiefs, alleging their reckless actions led to her husband falling through a floor and running out of air

Investigators say the former Stanley firefighters deleted critical safety files, erased hydrant maps and crippled emergency response systems

Firefighters, technical rescue crews and a heavy wrecker spent two hours stabilizing a collapsed second floor and lifting the tree

A statement from Professional Firefighters of Keene IAFF Local 3265 said the firefighters were cut off by fire while searching the second floor

Teams made up of EMTs, mental health professionals and peers would be stationed in 100 subway stations, focusing on engaging New Yorkers experiencing homelessness or mental distress

The nationwide contest will award one grand prize winner a $25,000 cash prize for the most innovative app idea