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Sacramento Fire Department's X account hacked
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (169+ words) Sacramento Fire Department officials have confirmed that the agency's X account was hacked after a false post claiming a terror attack at Levi's Stadium appeared on its page for several seconds. The message posted to Sacramento Fire Department's @Sac Fire…...
FEMA to assess Virginia emergency radiological readiness
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (268+ words) FEMA will evaluate Virginia's emergency response readiness during a biennial radiological preparedness exercise at the North Anna Power Station during the week of July 13, 2026. The exercise is designed to assess and improve the Commonwealth of Virginia's ability to respond to…...
National wildfire evacuation planning guidance published
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (169+ words) The U. S. Fire Administration (USFA) has published new National Wildfire Evacuation Planning Guidance to help agencies develop and implement effective evacuation plans for wildfire incidents. The guidance provides an adaptable framework for federal, state, local, tribal and territorial agencies, and includes…...
Neptune Aviation receives first Airbus A319 airtanker
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (211+ words) Neptune Aviation Services has taken delivery of its first Airbus A319, marking a major step in the company's next-generation airtanker program. The company said it will become the first operator to use the A319 for wildland firefighting, expanding on its current fleet…...
Drip Drop hydration campaign for volunteer fire departments
1+ week, 3+ day ago (239+ words) Drip Drop Hydration has opened entries for its 2026 Drip Drop Hydration Giveback Campaign, delivered in partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), to support volunteer firefighters during wildfire season and periods of extreme summer heat. The campaign will see…...
AI monitors 911 calls in Seattle without public disclosure
1+ week, 4+ day ago (319+ words) Seattle Fire Department has been using artificial intelligence (AI) technology from Danish company Corti to listen to 911 medical calls and support dispatch decisions, according to a report by The Seattle Times. The system reportedly analyses what callers say during medical…...
Fire Prevention Week focus on li-ion battery charging safety
1+ week, 4+ day ago (224+ words) Fire Prevention Week 2026 will highlight the growing fire risks linked to lithium-ion batteries, with a campaign theme urging the public to adopt safer charging habits at home, at work and while travelling. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), official sponsor…...
Chicago Fire Department upgrades fleet with $100m order
1+ week, 5+ day ago (265+ words) The Chicago Fire Department has placed one of the largest emergency apparatus orders in North America, selecting E-ONE and Wheeled Coach to supply 120 new vehicles in a deal valued at more than $100 million. The order, placed through Fire Service, Inc....
World Fire Congress names new Secretariat and expands global fire service research framework
2+ week, 1+ day ago (299+ words) World Fire Congress has announced a new Secretariat structure and expanded research framework aimed at strengthening long-term international collaboration across the global fire and emergency services profession. According to the World Fire Congress, the Secretariat framework will provide long-term coordination…...
Rosenbauer King Cobra aerials delivered and firefighters trained in Canmore and Gimli
2+ week, 1+ day ago (299+ words) Rosenbauer America and Rocky Mountain Phoenix have announced the successful delivery and in-service training of two new Rosenbauer King Cobra aerials for Canmore Fire Rescue Services in Alberta and Gimli Fire & Rescue in Manitoba. Training for both departments was completed…...