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VIDEO: New video captures early stages of massive fire at Utah construction site

Firefighters said Sunday it would likely be another day before crews could begin removing debris that would put investigators closer to determining the origin and cause of a massive fire that destroyed an under-construction apartment complex. Meanwhile, a new video appeared to capture the fire in its early stages and as it spread through the building, which towered as high …

Fire protection district in California unveils new, repurposed rig to protect crews

VIDEO: The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is rolling out a new state-of-the-art fire rig, but it won't be used to fight fires. The 2002 re-purposed fire engine will instead be used to protect fire crews when working emergencies on busy roadways or freeways when traffic comes by. "Every time we go on the highway, we're putting ourselves at …

1 critically injured after tower rescue that caused power outage affecting thousands in one Texas city, officials say

VIDEOS: Three people were rescued from a cell tower and one was critically injured in an incident that led power to be shut off to thousands in Burleson Friday, officials say. Burleson police said initial reports indicate cell phone workers in the area of the substation in the 800 block of North Burleson Road accidentally came into contact with a …

FDNY chiefs tour Los Angeles wildfire devastation to learn lessons for fighting New York City blazes

A group of FDNY fire chiefs toured the devastation left behind by the Los Angeles wildfires last week, learning valuable lessons on fighting and preventing brush fires in New York City. “It was dramatic … overwhelming,” FDNY Chief of Department John Esposito told the Daily News, recalling the miles of scorched earth and destroyed homes in the areas affected by …

Wanted: A pair of pants for a Wisconsin fire department

VIDEO: The Tomah Fire Department isn’t rushing into uniforms, but instead is looking to complete one. The Tomah North Side Fire Station is home to a mannequin wearing an old uniform worn by Tomah firefighters in the late 1800s. However, the outfit is missing something important: a pair of pants. While the fire department has several top pieces to put …
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JOBS

AK - EMS / Fire Training Specialist - Anchorage Fire Department - Closing: 02/11/25

AZ - Assistant Fire Marshal - City of Yuma - First Review: 01/29/25

AZ - Fire Prevention Specialist - Golden Valley Fire District - Open Until Filled

AZ - Firefighter Recruit - Scottsdale Fire Department - Closing: 01/31/25

AZ - Volunteer Firefighter - Social Sciences Innovations Corporation/National Volunteer Fire Council - 03/15/25

CA - Division Chief - Monterey County Regional Fire District - Closing: 02/08/25

CA - Fire Chief - City of Manhattan Beach - Closing: 02/10/25

CA - Fire Engineer - City of Patterson - First Review: 02/10/25

CA - Firefighter / Paramedic (Entry-Level and Lateral) - Southern Marin Fire District - Closing: 01/31/25

CA - Firefighter/Paramedic - City of Fountain Valley - Closing: 02/10/25

CA - Firefighter/Paramedic - Marinwood Fire Department - Closing: 02/28/25

CA - Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee - Moraga-Orinda Fire District - Closing: 02/14/25

CA - Fuels Mitigation Specialist - Moraga-Orinda Fire District - Closing: 02/12/25

CA- Emergency Medical Services Coordinator - City of Fremont - Open Until Filled

CA/WA/HI - Fire Investigator - Rimkus - Closing: 02/28/25

CO - Fire Chief - Mountain View Fire Rescue - First Review: 02/09/25

CO - Full-Time Firefighter/EMT, Preferred Paramedic - Roaring Fork Fire Rescue - Closing: 01/29/25

CO - Full-time Temporary Seasonal Wildland Firefighters - Roaring Fork Fire Rescue - Closing: 02/14/25

CO - Lateral Full-Time Firefighter/EMT-Basic - Windsor Severance Fire Rescue - Closing: 02/09/25

CO – Firefighter/EMT or Firefighter Paramedic – Northeast Teller County Fire Protection District – Closing: 02/07/25

IA- Fire Chief - City of Burlington - Closing: 01/22/25

ID - Fire Chief - Bonneville County Fire Protection District No. 1 - Closing: 02/23/25

ID - Fire Chief - Spirit Lake Fire Protection District - Closing: 02/21/25

ID - Paramedic/Firefighter - City of Moscow - Closing: 01/30/25

ID - Worley FD-Firefighter 1 Academy - Worley Fire Station #1

KS - Firefighter EMT & Firefighter Paramedic - City of Olathe

MA - Fire Chief - Williamstown Fire District - Closing: 01/31/2025

MO - Fire Chief - Little Dixie Fire Protection District - Closing: 02/01/25

MT - Fire Chief - City of Hamilton - Closing: 02/15/25

MT - Fire Chief - City of Kalispell - First Review: 02/02/25

MT - Firefighter (FF1 and FF2)/Paramedic – City of Livingston

MT – Fire Chief – Frenchtown Rural Fire District – Closing: 2/17/2025

NM - Lateral Firefighter / EMT/ AEMT & Paramedic - Artesia Fire Department - Open Until Filled

NV - Fire Chief - City of Boulder City - Closing: 02/27/25

OK - Fire Chief - City of Edmond - Closing: 02/20/25

OR - Deputy Fire Marshal - Jackson County Fire District 3 - Closing: 02/07/25

OR - EMS Coordinator - Turner Fire District - Closing: 01/31/25

OR - EMS Division Chief - Marion County Fire District No. 1 - First Review: 02/02/25

OR - Entry Level Firefighter Paramedic - Portland Fire & Rescue - Closing: 02/10/25

OR - Entry-Level Firefighter - City of Hillsboro - Closing: 03/16/25

OR - Fire Chief - City of Gresham - Closing: 01/29/25

OR - Fire Chief - Umatilla Rural Fire Protection District - Closing: 02/03/25

OR - Fire Inspector - Canby Fire District - 02/12/25

OR - Fire Lieutenant - Crook County Fire & Rescue - Closing: 02/14/25

OR - Firefighter - City of Jacksonville - Closing: 02/10/25

OR - Firefighter/ Paramedic (Entry Level) - Hood River Fire & EMS - 02/23/25

OR - Firefighter/EMT - West Side Rural Fire Protection District - Open Until Filled

OR - Firefighter/EMT Basic, Intermediate, Paramedic - Eugene Springfield Fire - Closing: 02/03/25

OR - Firefighter/Paramedic - Columbia River Fire & Rescue - St. Helens, OR

OR - Firefighter/Paramedic - Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue - Open Until Filled

OR - Full-Time Faculty: EMS Lead Instructor - Umpqua Community College - Closing: 02/03/25

OR - Lateral Firefighter Paramedic - Portland Fire & Rescue - Closing: 02/10/25

OR - Recruitment Retention Coordinator - Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue - Open Until Closed

TX - EMS Captain - City of Melissa - Open Until Filled

TX - Fire Chief - City of Longview - Closing: 02/17/25

TX - Fire Plans Examiner - Travis County Emergency Services District No. 2 - Open Until Filled

WA - Administrative Assistant - King County Fire District No. 2 - Closing: 02/07/25

WA - Assistant Fire Chief - Camano Island Fire & Rescue - First Review: 01/31/25

WA - Deputy Chief - Yakima County Fire District #1 - Closing: 01/31/25

WA - Deputy Fire Marshal III - Inspector/PIO - Renton Regional Fire Authority - First Review: 02/28/25

WA - Entry Level & Lateral Firefighter/EMT / Entry Level & Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic - Cowlitz County Fire District #5 - Closing: 02/09/25

WA - Entry Level Firefighter/Paramedic & Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic - Clark County Fire District 6 - Closing: 04/01/2025 (Review January 31, 2025)

WA - Entry-Level Firefighter - East Olympia Fire District #6 - Closing: 01/28/25

WA - Entry-Level or Lateral Firefighter/EMT - Kittitas County Fire District #7 - Closing: 02/28/25

WA - Fire Chief - San Juan County Fire District #2 (Orcas Island Fire & Rescue) - Closing: 02/07/25

WA - Firefighter/Paramedic - Snohomish County Fire District 5 - Open Until Filled

WA - Fulltime Firefighter/EMT - Cowlitz County Fire District 3 - Closing 2/07/25

WA - Human Resources Generalist - Camano Island Fire & Rescue - Closing: 02/04/25

WA - Interim Fire Chief - South King Fire District - Closing: 01/31/25

WA - Lateral Firefighter/EMT - East Olympia Fire District #6 - Closing: 01/28/25

WA - Lateral Firefighter/EMT & Firefighter/Paramedic - Poulsbo Fire Department - Closing: 01/31/25

WA - Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic - Winlock Fire & Rescue - 01/29/25

WA - Lateral-Entry Firefighter/Paramedic - Seattle Fire Department - Closing: 01/28/25

WA - Office Manager/Payroll Specialist - SE Thurston Fire Authority - Open Until Filled

WA - Paramedic / Firefighter (Lateral Transfer) - City of Anacortes Fire Department - Closing: 02/01/25

WA - Paramedic in Training - King County Medic One - Closing: 02/02/25

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