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The Fremont City Council's Sept. 29 vote clears the way for volunteer firefighter/EMT Andrew Coates to join Fremont Fire, after his non-accredited homeschool diploma had disqualified him from the paid position

As a state-backed study pushes North Wales, Upper and Lower Gwynedd and Ambler toward shared fire services, Mayor Neil McDevitt says the borough favors operational cooperation over a costly merger

The four-year deal, ratified 97% to 3% by the Fort Worth Professional Firefighters Association, includes 5% wage increases and staffing relief following a July impasse over safety concerns

Sasa Acosta suffered burns on 46% of his body after a lithium-ion battery explosion killed his longtime hairdresser and a fellow customer at La Roka Barbershop

The Johnston firefighter's lawsuit claims nearly a third of the department engaged in substance abuse on duty, but Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr. calls the allegations fabricated retaliation for a sick time dispute

As Spokane builds its own 911 system after ending its county dispatch contract, Local 29 President Michael Walker says dropping EMT certification requirements for new dispatchers echoes past failures

Long Hill firefighters spent about three hours mitigating and ventilating a home after a homeowner accidentally cut a refrigerant line while dismantling an old fridge, releasing sulfur dioxide

A wrong-way crash in Ventura County triggered a chain of DUI arrests, including a man whose Tesla drove through road flares and struck a firefighter and fire truck

The worker's harness and lowering system malfunctioned while he cleaned a building, prompting a rescue by Truck 20 and OCFA's technical rescue team

The five-alarm blaze at East Jordan Plastics knocked out city power and forced homecoming events to be postponed, with 13 fire agencies using an estimated 2 million gallons of water

Persse, who led Houston EMS for nearly 30 years and helped shape the department's emergency medicine practices, died from a severe spinal injury sustained while swimming off Hermosa Beach, Calif.

Bipartisan House bills from Reps. Angela Witwer and David Prestin would let 17-year-olds obtain EMT or medical first responder licenses with parental consent, addressing a statewide shortage

The Fremont City Council's Sept. 29 vote clears the way for volunteer firefighter/EMT Andrew Coates to join Fremont Fire, after his non-accredited homeschool diploma had disqualified him from the paid position

As a state-backed study pushes North Wales, Upper and Lower Gwynedd and Ambler toward shared fire services, Mayor Neil McDevitt says the borough favors operational cooperation over a costly merger

The four-year deal, ratified 97% to 3% by the Fort Worth Professional Firefighters Association, includes 5% wage increases and staffing relief following a July impasse over safety concerns

Sasa Acosta suffered burns on 46% of his body after a lithium-ion battery explosion killed his longtime hairdresser and a fellow customer at La Roka Barbershop

Chief Brandon Hinz says a rare east wind and mutual aid from 16 departments helped crews stop East Jordan Plastics' building from burning

Russell Brock climbed into the moving truck and brought it to a stop after finding the driver suffering a medical emergency

Sheriff Gregory Tony criticized Broward County's decision to remove Fire Rescue from his agency after 2028, as years of disputes over funding and oversight come to a head

Danielson residents approved $64,000 for new firefighter gear after the department halted operations for nine days and later resumed with limited staffing over PPE safety concerns

The five-alarm blaze at East Jordan Plastics knocked out city power and forced homecoming events to be postponed, with 13 fire agencies using an estimated 2 million gallons of water

Long Hill firefighters spent about three hours mitigating and ventilating a home after a homeowner accidentally cut a refrigerant line while dismantling an old fridge, releasing sulfur dioxide

The three-year agreement makes Waco the second Texas department to test Qwake's C-THRU helmet, which combines thermal imaging with navigation, communication and safety alerts

Western Berks firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire in Shillington Borough

Recent incidents highlight issues of favoritism and territorialism clouding decisions around mutual-aid response

My legal career is predicated on defending providers who find themselves on the wrong end of the law because of the difficult judgement calls in the heat of a moment. This is not that scenario.

Resignations often signal leadership disputes, safety concerns and unresolved conflicts — issues that often build long before members decide to walk away

Here’s what EMS providers should know about the updated standards, national assessments and opportunities to improve pediatric care together

A USFA report details how an undetected basement fire, a modified support system and a sudden floor collapse led to one of the deadliest incidents in department history

The incident has reignited debate over department directives and personal beliefs

Terrain Follow allows any Paladin drone to automatically adjust its altitude as the ground below rises and falls

The three-year agreement makes Waco the second Texas department to test Qwake's C-THRU helmet, which combines thermal imaging with navigation, communication and safety alerts

Leadership team evolution positions T-Mobile to accelerate expansion in new and emerging growth opportunities, innovate to build next-generation networks powered by AI and 6G, and strengthen differentiation for customers

Registration Closes Soon for September 14–16 Gathering of Public Safety and FirstNet Communications Leaders

First Due is again the highest-ranked Fire & EMS software company on the list

Three-year partnership expands access to programs that strengthen those who serve

How thoughtful fire station design can integrate exhaust removal and clean-air systems to reduce firefighter exposure to diesel exhaust and airborne contaminants