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PARTNER PERSPECTIVES

Building Public Safety Agency Capabilities with FirstNet through Sourcewell
Author: TJ Kennedy – Former President, FirstNet | CEO, Fractional Source

Today, more than 29,500 agencies and organizations rely on FirstNet for mission critical communications, supporting more than 7 million public safety connections. That kind of adoption doesn’t happen by accident – it’s a direct result of putting first responders’ needs at the center of everything. Agencies no longer have to worry about whether their communications will work across jurisdictions or during national level events. With FirstNet, they can take their communications with them across the country, ensuring seamless interoperability and mission critical support wherever they go. Click here to read more.

ALASKA NEWS

Coast Guard responds to cargo ship fire near Adak Island

Coast Guard responds to cargo ship fire near Adak Island

VIDEO/PHOTOS: The United States Coast Guard responded to a cargo ship fire late Tuesday night. According to the Coast Guard, a fire took place on a 600-foot cargo ship called Morning Midas.

NATIONAL NEWS

VIDEO: As many as 40 buses damaged in fire at depot in Philadelphia

PHOTOS: A three-alarm fire that engulfed multiple SEPTA buses at a yard in the Nicetown section of Philadelphia on Thursday is now under control, but lingering smoke could impact air quality. More than 150 firefighters responded to the incident.

North Carolina fire department contributes data to a nationwide survey to improve fire safety

VIDEO: Clayton Fire Department is participating in a nationwide Firefighter Rescue Survey. It's completely voluntary and its purpose is to collect data that improves rescue techniques across the country.

Fire department in Wisconsin launches compact 'AED library' program

PHOTO: People can now reserve an AED through the Madison Fire Department starting this week. This launch coincides with National CPR and AED Awareness week, celebrated June 1 through June 7.

Simplify grant applications
Funding Navigator is more than grant writing support. It’s a complete grant application management solution for fire departments. Access expert support and easy-to-use tools – from finding the right grants to submitting strong applications – all in one place. See how it works

Utilizing all modes of learning.
Delivering fully compliant Fire Service courses that meet all NFPA standards employing Virtual On-line or Classroom Delivery platforms. Mason County Fire District 6 Pro Board Certification and/or IFSAC Third Party Testing is provided. Learn more at fowlerfire.com.

COOPERATIVE PURCHASING

Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing - Fire chiefs across North America turn to cooperative purchasing to simplify procurement and stretch their budgets further. As the largest government-based cooperative purchasing organization on the continent, Sourcewell serves as the exclusive group purchasing partner of the Western Fire Chiefs Association. With Sourcewell, departments gain access to a wide range of competitively awarded contracts—helping leaders purchase the equipment and services they need quickly. Get fire apparatus, PPE, training, tech, and more—faster than traditional procurement processes.

Streamline Procurement with 800+ Sourcewell Contracts

More than 50,000 public agencies across the U.S. and Canada rely on Sourcewell to simplify purchasing. Buy faster, equip sooner, and skip the hassle of the traditional procurement process with competitively awarded supplier contracts. Fire-Rescue | EMS

Featured Suppliers

P.L. Custom - Manufacturer of type I, type III, and medium duty ambulances
Galls - Uniforms, footwear and equipment
L3Harris Technologies - Public safety communications equipment and end-to-end solutions that meet mission-critical needs
JHB Group, Inc. - Training/education equipment and mobile platforms for fire, police, military, emergency management and healthcare departments

JOBS

AK - Fire Engineer - City of Valdez - Open Until Filled

AZ - Fire Chief - Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority - Closing: 06/22/25

CA - Assistant Chief - CA Firefighter Cancer Prevention and Research - Cal OES - Closing: 06/11/25

CA - Fire Chief - Burney Fire Protection District - First Review: 06/22/25

CA - Fire Chief - City of Monterey Park - Closing: 06/08/25

CA - Fire Chief - City of Vallejo - Closing: 06/16/25

CA - Fire Investigator - Contra Costa County Fire Protection District - Closing: 06/15/25

CA - Firefighter Paramedic - City of Suisun City - Open Until Filled

CA - Paramedic Intern Program - Pasadena Fire Department - Closing: 07/03/25

CO - Entry-Level Firefighter and Entry-Level Firefighter/Paramedic - Monument Fire District - Closing: 07/28/25

ID - Deputy Fire Chief - City of Twin Falls - Closing: 06/22/25

ID - Fire Chief - City of Boise - Closing: 06/13/25

ID - Full-Time Paramedic/Firefighter - Teton County Fire Protection District - Closing: 06/27/25

ID - Seasonal Wildland Engine Boss - Ketchum Fire District - First Review: 05/16/25

IL - Firefighter - City of Freeport - Closing: 06/27/25

MN - Assistant Fire Marshal - St. Cloud Fire Department - Closing: 06/16/25

ND - Training Director - North Dakota Firefighter's Association - Open Until Filled

NM - Division Chief - Operations - Artesia Fire Department - Open Until Filled

OR - Entry Level or Lateral Firefighter - City of La Grande - Open Until Filled

OR - Executive Assistant / Human Resources Specialist - Klamath County Fire District 1 - Closing: 06/15/25

OR - Fire Chief - Harbor Rural Fire Protection District - Closing: 06/10/25

OR - Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic or Single-Role Paramedic - Western Lane Fire & EMS Authority - Closing: 06/30/25

OR - Firefighter/Paramedic - City of Cascade Locks - Open Until Filled

OR - Full Time Firefighter/Paramedic - Oakridge Fire & EMS - Open Until Filled

OR - Single Role Emergency Medical Technician - City of Medford - Closing: 06/12/25

OR - Single Role Paramedic - City of Medford - Closing: 06/12/25

OR - Summer Firefighter Internship - Halsey-Shedd RFPD - Closing: 06/13/25

OR - Temporary Part-Time/Full-Time Firefighter - Aurora Fire District No. 63 - Closing: 06/12/25

OR & WA - Exhaust Removal Sales Representative - SeaWestern - Open Until Filled

TX - Deputy Fire Marshal - City of McKinney - Open Until Filled

TX - Firefighter/EMT - City of Pearland - Closing: 06/13/25

WA - Assistant Fire Marshal - Community Development - Clark County - Open Until Filled

WA - Community Services Specialist - North Kitsap Fire & Rescue - Closing: 06/16/25

WA - Deputy Fire Chief - City of Yakima - Closing: 06/10/25

WA - Deputy Fire Chief - Spokane Valley Fire Department - Closing: 07/18/25

WA - Emergency Medical Services Administrator - Whatcom County - Closing: 06/22/25

WA - Fire Chief - City of Moses Lake - First Review: 06/22/25

WA - Fire Chief - Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue - First Review: 05/23/25

WA - Fire Chief - Vashon Island Fire & Rescue - First Review: 06/08/25

WA - Firefighter / Paramedic - City of Mount Vernon - Closing: 06/30/25

WA - Firefighter Paramedic - Lateral - Everett Fire - Open Continuous

WA - Firefighter/EMT - Grays Harbor Fire District #7 - Continuous

WA - Firefighter/Paramedic/EMT - Riverside Fire Authority - Closing: 06/30/25

WA - Mobile Integrated Health Provider - City of Burlington - Closing: 06/12/25

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