FL Firefighters Fired After Allegedly Using Bug Zapper to Haze Recruits; Union Disputes Findings
The St. Lucie County Fire District terminated three firefighters and suspended two after an investigation found hazing involving electrical shocks to junior personnel by senior staff.
Infidelity in the Fire Service: What’s Love Got To Do With It?
Is it an unfair stereotype that firefighters are cheaters or is there some truth to the cliché? Beth Flaherty on cheating in the fire service and its consequences.
Rosenbauer America Showcases Fire Service Innovation
Rosenbauer America will showcase innovative firefighting apparatus and technologies at Fire-Rescue International 2026 in Kansas City, emphasizing solutions for modern firefighting challenges.
Rosenbauer Named Official Fire Truck of the 2026 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Rosenbauer America will serve as the Official Fire Truck of the 2026 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, showcasing firefighting technology and connecting with first responders and communities.
CT Firefighters Deployed to Help Battle Canadian Wildfires Blanketing Eastern U.S. in Smoke
Connecticut's DEEP deployed a six-person firefighting crew to assist in wildfire suppression in Quebec, Canada, amid poor air quality caused by wildfires in Ontario and Minnesota.
WA Firefighter Retires After 40 Years. ‘I Put My Heart and Soul Into It’
Battalion Chief Lincoln Correa retired after nearly 40 years with the Tacoma Fire Department, reflecting on a career marked by leadership, community service, and family values.
Stuck in One of CO’s Abandoned Missile Silos? This Fire Department Will Now Charge $5,000 to Rescue You.
The Sable Altura Fire Department will impose a $5,000 fee on individuals who trespass into abandoned missile silos, following a rise in rescues and safety concerns for both trespassers and rescuers.
NJ Fire District Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Overtime Pay Violations
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Woodbridge Township Fire District No. 1, alleging unpaid overtime for firefighters, violating New Jersey wage laws.
What You Need to Know About GLP-1 Medications and Firefighters
GLP-1 medications can aid firefighters in weight loss but pose side effects like nausea and dehydration, complicating their demanding roles. Medical oversight and lifestyle changes are essential.
When the Shift Comes Home: What Firefighter Families Are Telling Us
Firefighters may unintentionally expose their families to some of the stress and trauma they experience on the job. Matthew Thorpe discusses research and raising awareness about these impacts.