Photo of the Week: FDNY dignified transfer FDNY members honored Firefighter Patrick Brady with a dignified transfer after his death from cardiac arrest at a Brooklyn fire

Photo of the Week: FDNY dignified transfer

Fast-moving Calif. wildfire forces evacuations, damages structures The Pack Fire near California’s Nevada border has damaged at least 15 structures, closed part of Highway 395

Fast-moving Calif. wildfire forces evacuations, damages structures

Public safety media relations: 6 tips for working with journalists Learn how to work with the media, not against it

Public safety media relations: 6 tips for working with journalists

NFPA standards help make the case for funding How standards can highlight station needs or deficiencies impacting your department’s delivery of service

NFPA standards help make the case for funding

Fire Chief Jason Caughey honored with IAFC leadership award Caughey was presented the John M. Buckman III Leadership Award at the IAFC’s Symposium in the Sun conference

Fire Chief Jason Caughey honored with IAFC leadership award

Ohio firefighter fired after Charlie Kirk social media post investigation The Toledo Fire and Rescue Department found the lieutenant guilty on three policy charges, including conduct unbecoming and social media violation

Ohio firefighter fired after Charlie Kirk social media post investigation

FDSOA, FireRescue1 primed to recognize outstanding fleet managers Nominations for the FDSOA Fleet Manager of the Year Award are open through Dec. 1

FDSOA, FireRescue1 primed to recognize outstanding fleet managers

Alarm time: The overlooked measure of firefighter protection Alarm time connects lab performance to fireground survival — and shows why gear condition, moisture and design all matter

Alarm time: The overlooked measure of firefighter protection

Iowa city appoints 20-year-old fire chief, favoring experience over seniority The Bloomfield City Council picked the 20-year-old Ottumwa firefighter over veteran local candidates, citing his full-time call volume

Iowa city appoints 20-year-old fire chief, favoring experience over seniority

Own the first 30 minutes The fireground doesn’t wait, and neither should you

Own the first 30 minutes

Fla. firefighters win largest raises in Orlando history under new contract Orlando's new contract includes 10% COLA this year and protects 48-hour schedules despite the city's push for 42-hour cap

Fla. firefighters win largest raises in Orlando history under new contract

Chad Crouse talks AI: We can’t ‘outsource all the thinking’ The division chief details when and how to use AI tools

Chad Crouse talks AI: We can’t ‘outsource all the thinking’

Houston FD takes 'green' ambulances off the street after repeated problems Documents show the Houston Fire Department’s eco-friendly ambulances have faced recurring mechanical and charging issues that reduced response capacity

Houston FD takes 'green' ambulances off the street after repeated problems

'Basic disregard for his safety': Ill. firefighter's widow testifies in wrongful death trial Brittney Ramos testifies that safety lapses led to her husband’s 2021 line-of-duty death

'Basic disregard for his safety': Ill. firefighter's widow testifies in wrongful death trial

Government shutdown ends with $11B economic loss as Congress scrambles for long-term solution Both parties face public backlash as the spending deal offers only a short-term fix and fails to satisfy key demands

Government shutdown ends with $11B economic loss as Congress scrambles for long-term solution

Boston firefighter accused of child trafficking, rape over span of 6 years A Boston firefighter was charged with trafficking a minor for sexual servitude, multiple counts of child rape and indecent assault spanning 2018–2024

Boston firefighter accused of child trafficking, rape over span of 6 years

Discover how fire departments are redefining station design [eBook] From biophilic design to cancer-risk reduction and sustainable construction, discover the trends shaping the next generation of fire stations

Discover how fire departments are redefining station design [eBook]

CPSE, FireRescue1 announce partnership to spotlight innovative fire departments Leading-edge programs will be featured in FireRescue1's Innovation Museum, part of CPSE's Center for Innovation

CPSE, FireRescue1 announce partnership to spotlight innovative fire departments

Okla. buffer law takes effect, preventing bystanders from interfering with first responders House Bill 1597 creates a misdemeanor for bystanders who fail to back off at least 25 feet when ordered to do so by a first responder performing their duty

Okla. buffer law takes effect, preventing bystanders from interfering with first responders

Social media and the Gen Z junior firefighter Getting inside the teenage brain to engage new recruits

Social media and the Gen Z junior firefighter

Is technology ruining our future fire department leaders? Digital tools may streamline operations, but they risk eroding the face-to-face dialogue and trust that build strong firehouse culture and leadership

Is technology ruining our future fire department leaders?

Reports highlight alert failures, seniors left behind during Calif. wildfire Investigators found serious emergency planning lapses at MonteCedro in Altadena and The Terraces at Park Marino in Pasadena, where elderly women were left behind as flames closed in

Reports highlight alert failures, seniors left behind during Calif. wildfire

Mo. battalion chief sues city after racist slurs, retaliation followed ignored complaint A Kansas City battalion chief said leaders failed to act after racist slurs, then retaliated with audits, a sudden transfer and a pulled promotion, despite his decorated service

Mo. battalion chief sues city after racist slurs, retaliation followed ignored complaint

Calif. city to pay $1.7M to settle gender discrimination suit Fairfield Battalion Chief Jessica Fleshman, a 20-year veteran and former Marine, alleged she faced harassment and retaliation after her promotion, claims the city denied but agreed to settle

Calif. city to pay $1.7M to settle gender discrimination suit

Ala. FD unveils community-funded storm shelter to protect first responders ahead of severe weather After a 2001 tornado tore the station’s roof off, the Caddo-Midway Volunteer Fire & Rescue District installed an eight-person safe room

Ala. FD unveils community-funded storm shelter to protect first responders ahead of severe weather

Nev. FD donates fire engine, TICs to Mexican firefighters North Las Vegas city leaders handed over a 65-foot 1999 Pierce Quantum telesquirt and two dozen thermal cameras to the volunteer Cabo San Lucas Fire Department, part of a Bomberos Latinos partnership

Nev. FD donates fire engine, TICs to Mexican firefighters

Former Seattle FD HR head files $2.5M retaliation lawsuit after calling out misconduct, unsafe behavior 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

Former Seattle FD HR head files $2.5M retaliation lawsuit after calling out misconduct, unsafe behavior

LAPD report cites communication failures, confusion with LAFD during Palisades Fire 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

LAPD report cites communication failures, confusion with LAFD during Palisades Fire

Efficiency and safety at scale: Oklahoma City’s story of improved operations From disconnected workflows to integrated date and HR solutions, OKC Fire transformed its systems to improve operational readiness and reduce administrative work

Efficiency and safety at scale: Oklahoma City’s story of improved operations

$1M grant helps Mich. officials begin construction on new firehouse 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

$1M grant helps Mich. officials begin construction on new firehouse