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Cargo Train Hits Public Bus at a Bangkok Rail Crossing, Killing at Least Eight
2+ hour, 14+ min ago (273+ words) Thai news reported the crash happened in the late afternoon near an airport railway station in the central area. The city's emergency services, Erawan Medical Center, said at least eight people were killed and more than 20 others were injured. Footage…...
Drawn by Fire: The Lifeline Drowning - Firefighter Mental Health
1+ week, 3+ day ago (24+ words) Unfortunately, many believe they should handle psychological trauma and depression alone. But mental health support is not a sign of weakness'it's survival....
Drawn by Fire: Death, Taxes, and Nicknames - Firefighter Culture
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (20+ words) In firehouse life there are only a few certainties: death, taxes, calls after midnight, and the nickname you earn....
Two-Pen Perspectives: Salt and the "Salty Vet
4+ week, 1+ day ago (288+ words) "Salty" veterans are worth their weight when it comes to firefighting organizations, but just like any ingredient, too much salt can be a bad thing. Mike Gagliano and Paul Combs elucidate the parallels....
Lawsuit Claims Official Told Firefighters to Stand Down During Louisiana Mansion Fire
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (157+ words) Nottoway Plantation owners filed a lawsuit against Iberville Parish, its president, and the City of Plaquemine, alleging negligence during a May 2025 incident....
Drawn by Fire: Cultivating the Future - Mentoring in the Fire Service
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (217+ words) Paul Combs is cartoonist, illustrator, and firefighter/EMT. His lavishly detailed artwork is published worldwide in magazines, books, and corporate safety training material. He is the editorial cartoonist for Fire Engineering Magazine and is the author of Drawn by Fire,…...
Arson Blamed in Fire That Closed CA Walmart
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (19+ words) A Walmart in Suisun City is closed indefinitely due to significant water and smoke damage from an arson fire....
Firefighters Battle Three-Alarm Fire at Abandoned MA Hospital
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (371+ words) A fire at the vacant Vibra Hospital has raised concerns about safety and ongoing vandalism since its closure in 2023. City officials are seeking redevelopment amid legal and financial challenges....
Total Readiness with Fire Link: Supporting Crews Before and After the Call
2+ week, 3+ day ago (177+ words) When a unit starts the day healthy and ends the day with clean, useful information, your job gets easier, your fleet lasts longer, and your crews trust the equipment they work with....
What One New Executive Order Means for the Fire Service
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (214+ words) John Murphy addresses suicide rates, PTSD, issues with the "tough it out" mentality, and how mental health services are evolving within the fire service....