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• Texas FFs push for 24/72 shift schedule after survey shows 86% public support

  24-11-2025 17:22 via firerescue1.com
  A proposed move from a 24/48 to a 24/72 schedule is gaining momentum after more than 86% of surveyed Lubbock residents backed the change
  
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• Mich. FD pilots community health worker response to ease EMS, ED strain

  18-12-2025 18:28 via firerescue1.com
  Corewell Health and the Grand Rapids Fire Department will launch a six-month pilot in January embedding a community health worker with EMS responses to redirect low-acuity 911 calls
  
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• Bill recognizing occupational cancer as a line-of-duty death for firefighters heads to president's desk

  18-12-2025 17:26 via firerescue1.com
  The Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act recognizes occupational cancer as a line-of-duty death for public safety officers, clearing the way for expanded federal benefits
  
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• VIDEOS: Plane crashes at residential complex in New Hampshire

  18-12-2025 16:10 via dailydispatch.com
  A small plane crashed Wednesday afternoon into a residential neighborhood in Nashua. The plane crashed at a residential complex in the area of Cannongate Road, which is on the other side of Route 101A from Nashua Airport. The crash happened at about 2:15 p.m., and fire officials said the pilot was the only person on board.The plane clipped the roof of a home and then crashed upside down near a parking lot. Fire Chief Steve Buxton said the pilot was able to get out of the plane with the help of b
  
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• Senate passes Honor Act, recognizing fire fighter cancer as line-of-duty death

  18-12-2025 16:05 via dailydispatch.com
  In a historic development, the U.S. Senate has passed the IAFF-endorsed Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), advancing a long-fought effort by the IAFF to secure federal recognition of occupational cancer as a line-of-duty death.“We know the devastation occupational cancer has brought to our profession. When a fire fighter dies from job-related cancer, that is a line-of-duty death – and it is long past time the federal government re
  
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• After decades away, historic North Carolina fire engine returns home to Greensboro

  18-12-2025 16:00 via dailydispatch.com
  A rare piece of Greensboro Fire Department history returned home Monday, more than a century after it was first purchased and decades after it last served the city, according to the department.American LaFrance Steam Engine No. 496, built in 1904, arrived in Greensboro after being away for more than 85 years. The engine was originally purchased by the Greensboro Fire Department the same year and was the first engine produced after the formation of the American LaFrance Fire Engine Co. The nearly
  
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• N.J. firefighters avoid being caught in collapse at abandoned building fire

  18-12-2025 15:16 via firerescue1.com
  Camden firefighters knocked down a predawn blaze at an abandoned building, but heavy fire conditions led to a structural collapse
  
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• FDNY firefighter trapped, burned in collapse during bakery fire

  18-12-2025 14:18 via firerescue1.com
  FDNY crews battled heavy fire, a partial collapse and nearly nine hours of operations during a five-alarm matzo factory fire in Brooklyn
  
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• Calif. FD launches nurse-paramedic unit to handle low-acuity 911 calls

  17-12-2025 17:16 via firerescue1.com
  Santa Monica's new Advanced Provider Unit pairs a nurse practitioner with a firefighter/paramedic, freeing ambulances for critical emergencies and reducing unnecessary transports
  
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• Mich. fire chief out as lawsuit alleges discrimination over bra inquiry

  17-12-2025 17:05 via firerescue1.com
  Lansing will not renew Fire Chief Brian Sturdivant’s contract as the city faces a civil rights lawsuit accusing him of discriminatory conduct toward a female firefighter
  
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• VIDEOS: Massive fire engulfs lumberyard in Missouri, robot helps battle flames

  17-12-2025 16:10 via dailydispatch.com
  PHOTOS: A massive blaze at a lumberyard shot flames into the air that could be seen by morning commuters as they headed through the Jackson Curve east of downtown Kansas City Tuesday. Firefighters responded to the blaze around 6:15 a.m. at the Central Missouri Reload Inc. lumberyard, 3900 E. 14th Terrace, said Battalion Chief Michael Hopkins, a spokesman for the Kansas City Fire Department.The first crews to arrive found a large outbuilding, where stacks of lumber that had come off the rail yard
  
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• Florida fire department introduces eco-friendly helmets for kids

  17-12-2025 16:05 via dailydispatch.com
  VIDEO: North Collier Fire Rescue District is leading the way in Florida by introducing plant-fiber helmets for children to enhance connections with kids and educate them about fire safety.The district noted that plastic helmets are rarely recycled and often end up in landfills for years. They expressed gratitude to the Bonita Shores community for the opportunity to unveil these helmets at a recent event.They also thanked Better Choice Costumes, whose founder spent 30 years as a firefighter, for
  
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• VIDEO: New Jersey structure collapses as crews work to extinguish flames

  17-12-2025 16:00 via dailydispatch.com
  PHOTOS: Fire crews watched as a property crumbled to the ground in Camden, New Jersey, early Wednesday, as firefighters worked to put out flames at the building.NBC10’s SkyForce10 captured the moment the roof of the structure collapsed into itself as crews worked at the scene along the 1600 block of South 6th Street in Camden, NJ, at about 6:15 a.m. on Wednesday.According to officials, the fire was placed under control shortly after the building collapse and no firefighters were hurt in th
  
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• Man jumps from fourth floor to escape NYC apartment fire

  17-12-2025 14:00 via firerescue1.com
  FDNY officials said a man was seriously injured after jumping from a fourth-floor Williamsburg apartment window to escape a kitchen fire
  
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• Mo. FF with multiple DUIs, probation violations, sentenced to prison

  17-12-2025 13:46 via firerescue1.com
  A Clay County judge revoked the probation of a longtime Kansas City firefighter, citing repeated violations tied to a felony DWI case
  
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• N.H. fire officials warn new bridge restrictions could add minutes to response times

  17-12-2025 13:36 via firerescue1.com
  With two aging bridges now restricted to 10 tons, Keene firefighters say apparatus will have a minute or more added to their response times
  
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• Pierce Manufacturing delivers 4,000th Pierce Ultimate Configuration (PUC) Pump

  16-12-2025 22:33 via firerescue1.com
  Representing the 4,000th PUC Pump milestone, three new Pierce Velocity PUC Pumpers will enhance the Clark County Fire Department’s ability to protect one of the nation’s most dynamic and demanding response areas
  
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• Mo. firefighters battle 2-alarm lumberyard blaze

  16-12-2025 21:55 via firerescue1.com
  A second-alarm fire engulfed a lumberyard outbuilding near downtown Kansas City
  
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• Ohio offers $8M in grants to small county volunteer fire departments

  16-12-2025 21:23 via firerescue1.com
  The State Fire Marshal’s Division is offering in one-time funding to support equipment, gear and fire protection needs
  
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• Wash. officials plan $7.6M overhaul of fire station to meet growing demand

  16-12-2025 18:30 via firerescue1.com
  City officials are planning a major renovation of Tumwater’s T2 fire station to expand space, add dorms and bays and better support fire and EMS staffing
  
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• Mich. firefighters first in county to administer cyanide antidote to rescue victim

  16-12-2025 16:57 via firerescue1.com
  Shelby Township firefighters used a newly acquired Cyanokit to save a man during a commercial structure fire
  
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• Colo. firefighters to start shifts later after study shows early hours cut sleep

  16-12-2025 16:21 via firerescue1.com
  Data showing reduced sleep during 7 a.m. starts prompted West Metro to delay firefighter shift times by two hours
  
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• VIDEOS: Massive fire erupts at San Francisco Mission District gas station

  16-12-2025 16:10 via dailydispatch.com
  Fire crews in San Francisco on Monday afternoon extinguished a gas tank blaze at a gas station in the Mission, the Fire Department said. At 4:41 p.m., firefighters were called to the Shell station on the corner of 16th and Guerrero streets, where a gas tank that was being removed was on fire.Firefighters extinguished the fire within 10 minutes, but the department said that some residue gas remained in the tank during the removal. “At this time a company has been called out to remove the re
  
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• Massachusetts Department of Fire Services upgrades fleet with indoor drones

  16-12-2025 16:05 via dailydispatch.com
  The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services (DFS) has enhanced its Special Operations fleet with the addition of three new drones capable of streaming footage from hazardous indoor environments.These drones, tested by the DFS throughout the year and procured this fall, enable personnel to gather real-time information from inside buildings during hazardous material incidents, structural collapses, and other high-risk situations.“Drones were a giant step forward for situational awareness i
  
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• Eleven firefighters hurt after explosion at a North Carolina home

  16-12-2025 16:00 via dailydispatch.com
  VIDEOS: Eleven firefighters are recovering after a home exploded during a firefight Monday evening in Salisbury. Chief Bob Parnell told Queen City News he’s relieved none of their injuries were life-threatening.Around 4:56 p.m., the Salisbury Fire Department was dispatched to the 1100 block of Laurel Street in reference to a structure fire. When crews arrived four minutes later, they noticed heavy fire throughout the rear of the single-family home.As fire personnel worked to extinguish the
  
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• 11 firefighters injured in explosion, collapse during N.C. house fire

  16-12-2025 15:09 via firerescue1.com
  Eleven Salisbury firefighters were injured when a roof collapsed during an offensive attack on a house fire after a gas line explosion
  
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• FirstNet, AT&T respond to Washington state flooding

  15-12-2025 23:00 via firerescue1.com
  FirstNet Compact Rapid Deployables, AT&T LEO Cell Trailers and LEO Emergency Communication Portables and AT&T Amphibious Vehicle are delivering connectivity
  
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• Conn. Fire Academy receives $517K grant for new SCBA, training support

  15-12-2025 18:42 via firerescue1.com
  The Connecticut Fire Academy received AFG funding to modernize and expand SCBA equipment used to train recruits and support specialized programs statewide
  
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• 'They’re not gonna die alone': N.H. firefighters recall being trapped in house fire

  15-12-2025 17:44 via firerescue1.com
  Keene firefighters were briefly trapped during a house fire and suffered burns
  
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• VIDEO: Florida fire truck hit by SUV, firefighters pull injured driver to safety

  15-12-2025 16:10 via dailydispatch.com
  A Winter Haven fire truck was struck by a Mercedes-Benz SUV at the intersection of Overlook Drive and Dundee Road on Saturday night, according to police. The fire truck was turning left from Overlook Drive onto Dundee Road and had a green turn signal when the SUV struck the fire truck.The three firefighters inside, who were returning to the fire station after a call, jumped into action by removing the driver who was trapped before providing emergency medical care. The victim sustained critical i
  
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