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Photo of the Week: Pa. house fire ventilation (opens the original)
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FireRescue1 wants to see your pictures! The next time you come across something inspiring, take out the camera and submit it to FireRescue1! Just remember to include your name, agency information and brief background information on the picture. SHILLINGTON BOROUGH, Pa. — Firefighters responded to a structure fire in Shillington Borough shortly after 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 20. The Western Berks Fire Department was dispatched to Kings Boulevard to assist the Shillington Fire Company. Ladder 18 respond
Training is called a priority — so why does it still feel compliance-driven? (opens the original)
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Across the fire service, leaders consistently describe training as a top priority. Mission statements emphasize readiness, conference presentations focus on operational excellence, and departments routinely communicate the importance of continuous professional development. Yet despite this messaging, many firefighters continue to describe their department’s training culture as compliance-driven rather than performance-driven. The contradiction is difficult to ignore. If training is truly the bac
What Firefighters Want in 2026: Time to Train (opens the original)
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Fill out the form on this page to download the What Firefighters Want in 2026 digital report. That may seem like an obvious statement, but our 2026 What Firefighters Want survey confirms that respondents are pursuing certifications, attending regional training and seeking opportunities to sharpen their skills. At the same time, they also point to significant barriers to adequate training, namely time and resources. Those numbers tell only part of the story. Throughout this report, you’ll find de
Md. county adds 12 battalion chiefs to strengthen fire command (opens the original)
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BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. — Baltimore County’s investment in fire department leadership took center stage Wednesday as officials marked the addition of 12 battalion chiefs with a traditional fire service “push-in” ceremony at the Eastview Fire Station in Dundalk. The $3.4 million funding, included in County Executive Kathy Klausmeier’s fiscal 2027 budget, expands the department to six battalions and 12 battalion chiefs, addressing what fire officials have long described as a shortage of command offi
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