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VIDEOS: Historic building goes up in flames in California

A fierce fire destroyed a nearly 130-year-old building in downtown Merced on Monday morning. The fire broke out around 6:30 a.m. at the former Merced County library building on 22nd near M Street. "Tragic ending for a majestic building," said Merced County Sheriff Vern Warnke. The Merced County Historical Society says the structure was originally the county's first high school, …

'A very serious problem’ - How officials are working to combat Michigan's firefighter shortage

VIDEO: A major battle is underway to bring awareness to a shortage of firefighters in Michigan compared to many other states. From cities to suburbs, the lack of staffing is being called a threat to public safety, but a new proposal is aimed at finding a solution to the problem. I went on a ride along with Warren Fire Department …

Connecticut mansion destroyed by Thanksgiving turkey frying

PHOTOS: A mansion in Weston was destroyed by a fire that appeared to be the result of turkey frying, firefighters said. The Weston Fire Department said it responded to 40 Weston Rd. around 3:40 p.m. on Thanksgiving, Nov. 28. Callers initially described the incident as a garage fire. By the time firefighters arrived, they said the fire had rapidly extended …

Commentary: FRCE Managing Director Frank Leeb explores the ‘blind side’ issues affecting firefighters and how to address them

The fire service is undergoing a transformation, one that better recognizes the often-forgotten areas of health and wellness alongside operational effectiveness. After nearly 32 years with the FDNY, I have taken on a new role, the role of managing director at the First Responder Center for Excellence (FRCE), a nonprofit affiliate of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Our mission is …

Lakeside legacy: Retired firefighter and metal detector enthusiast uncovers the hidden history of an Illinois lake

PHOTOS: Perhaps the most enduring memories of Diamond Lake in Mundelein are of summer days gone by, when scores of frolicking visitors from Chicago and elsewhere enjoyed the resorts, dance pavilions and other lakefront attractions. Indeed, a rail spur line at one point ran to the southern shore to accommodate visitors, and the area that eventually became the far south …
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AK - Assistant Fire Chief - Steese Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. - Closing: until filled

AZ/OR/HI/ID/WA - Fire Truck & EMS Service Technicians - Open Until Filled

CA - Emergency Operations Coordinator - City of Laguna Beach - Closing: 01/04/25

CA - Entry-Level Firefighter/Paramedic & Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic - Sonoma Valley Fire District - Closing: 12/12/24

CA - IT Division Manager Job - Orange County Fire Authority - First Review: 01/13/25

CA - Lateral Firefighter / Paramedic - Southern Marin Fire District - Closing: 12/31/2024

CA - Plan Checker/Fire Prevention I-II - City of Long Beach - Closing: 12/27/24

CA - Public Safety Dispatcher - San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District & San Ramon Police Department - Closing: until filled

CA - Single Role Paramedic - San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District - Closing: until filled

CO - Accreditation Manager - Town of Castle Rock - Closing: 12/31/2024

CO - Deputy Fire Chief - Steamboat Spring Fire Rescue - Closing: 12/15/24

CO - Division Chief of Operations & Training - Estes Valley Fire Protection District - Closing: 12/09/24

CO - Emergency Vehicle Technician - Town of Castle Rock - Closing: Open until filled

FL - Fire Chief - City of Clearwater - Closing: 12/21/24

ID - Firefighter - Idaho National Laboratory - Closes: 12/8/2024

IL - Assistant Chief of Support Services - Warrenville Fire Protection District - Closing: 12/13/24

IL - Assistant Director of Firefighting Programs - Illinois Fire Service Institute - 12/16/24

IL - Deputy Chief - Rutland-Dundee Fire Protection District - Closing: 01/03/25

KS - Assistant Fire Chief / Fire Marshal - City of Olathe Fire Department - Closes: 12/21/2024

NC - Full-time Career Firefighter / EMT Positions - Matthews Fire & EMS - Closing: 12/15/2024

OR - Airport Fire Chief - Medford Airport - Closing: 01/04/25

OR - Battalion Chief/Training Officer - Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District - Closing: 12/04/24

OR - Community Care Coordinator - Jackson County Fire District #3 - Closing: 12/12/2024

OR - Deputy Fire Marshal - City of Hillsboro - Closing: December 22, 2024

OR - Entry-level and Lateral Career Firefighter/Paramedic & Firefighter/EMT - Umatilla County Fire District #1 - Closing: 1/10/2025

OR - Firefighter/Paramedic - Clackamas Fire District - Closing: 12/15/2024

OR - Firefighter/Paramedics - SW Polk Fire District - Closing: 01/02/25

OR - Paramedic - Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue - Closing: 12/19/24

OR - Recruitment & Retention Coordinator - Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue District - Closing: until filled

OR - Shift Firefighter - McKenzie Fire & Rescue - Closing: 12/3/24

OR - Wildfire Strategic Planning Manager (Analyst III- CPPW) - City of Portland - Closing: 12/31/24

OR- Fire Chief - City of Cornelius - Closing: 12/09/24

TX - Fire Inspector/Investigator - City of Pearland - Closing: until filled

TX - Fire Marshal - Travis County - Closing: 01/04/25

TX - Firefighter/EMT - City of Pearland - Closing: 01/17/25

WA - Community Risk Reduction Specialist - Yakima Fire Department - Closing: 12/27/24

WA - Division Chief - South Whidbey Fire/EMS - Closing: 12/20/2024

WA - Entry Level Firefighter - City of Mukilteo - Closing: 12/01/24

WA - Entry Level Firefighter - Spokane County Fire District 10 - Closes: 1/3/2025

WA - Entry Level Firefighter/Paramedic & Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic - Clark County Fire District 6 - Closing: 04/01/2025 (Review Dec 27)

WA - Entry-Level Firefighter/EMT - South King Fire - Closing: 12/31/24

WA - Fire Chief - City of Moses Lake - Closing: First Review 11/17/24

WA - Fire Chief - Lewis County Fire District 5 - Open Until Filled

WA - Firefighter / Paramedic - City of Mount Vernon - Closes: 12/1/2024

WA - Firefighter/EMT - City of Snoqualmie - Closing: 12/30/24

WA - Lateral Firefighter / Paramedic - City of Montesano - Closing: until filled

WA - Lieutenant - Spokane County Fire District 10 - Closes: 1/3/2025

WA - Mobile Integrated Health Provider (MIHP) - City of Burlington - 12/20/24

WA - Mobile Medicine Nurse Practitioner - Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and South Kitsap Fire & Rescue - Closing: 01/06/25

WA - Office Administration & Finance Manager/Confidential Secretary to the Board of Fire Commissioners - Lewis County Fire District 5 - Closing: 12/11/24

WA - Part-time Fire Fighter/EMT - Cowlitz County Fire District 3 - Open until filled

WA - Per-Diem Firefighter/Paramedic - Lewis County Fire District 2 - Closing: 12/13/24

WY - Public Safety Communications Executive Director - Sweetwater Combined Communications Center - Closing: until filled

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