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05/31/2026

Great article.

Learn from experts about the challenges, solutions, and new research surrounding the ongoing exodus of volunteer firefighters in the U.S.

05/29/2026

05/27/2026

We have seats available in several upcoming fire investigations classes being offered at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

P2116: Fire Investigation – Interviewing (July 6 – 10) ** New **
P2124: Fire Investigation – Managing Fire Investigation Units (8/3 – 8/7) ** New **
R2122: Fire Investigation – Case Preparation and Testimony (8/31 – 9/4) ** Revised **

These classes are free of charge, lodging is provided on campus, travel stipends are available, your cost is your time and purchasing a meal ticket while on campus.

Seats will be filled on a first come / first serve basis.

For more information: https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/nfacourses/catalog/search?page=1&curriculaId=1

05/26/2026

Discover the Fire Academy at Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City, providing comprehensive training for future firefighters and emergency responders.

05/26/2026

Share wildfire safety tips with friends and family. Awareness saves lives!

05/26/2026

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05/25/2026

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

05/25/2026

The next generation won’t magically show up motivated. The culture won’t fix itself. Standards won’t raise themselves and pride doesn’t survive on memories.

It survives because somebody still cares. The crew that refuses to do the minimum. The senior guy teaching instead of complaining. The rookie asking questions.
The people choosing effort when nobody is watching.

Be the reason the job gets better. Not the reason people go find a different job. We get to do this.

05/24/2026

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