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VIDEOS: Large fire destroys Joliet area facility

VIDEOS: Large fire destroys Joliet area facility
A firefighter was injured while battling a large fire at a facility in the Joliet area Monday morning. The fire broke out at about 4 a.m. at Rovanco Piping Systems on a frontage road near I-55 in unincorporated Joliet.
Blackhawk, New Milford Fire Protection District Pins New Fire Chief

Blackhawk, New Milford Fire Protection District Pins New Fire Chief
VIDEO/PHOTOS: Saturday evening marked the start of a new journey for the New Milford and Blackhawk Fire Protection District as they pinned its new fire chief.
Chicago Fire Department's female first responders get the spotlight in new book 'Chicago Strong'

Chicago Fire Department's female first responders get the spotlight in new book 'Chicago Strong'
VIDEO: Cat Renar, who spent 20 years with the Chicago Fire Department, said the women serving the city play a special role.

NATIONAL NEWS

VIDEOS: Large fire destroys Illinois facility
A firefighter was injured while battling a large fire at a facility in the Joliet area Monday morning. The fire broke out at about 4 a.m. at Rovanco Piping Systems on a frontage road near I-55 in unincorporated Joliet.

How one Colorado rural fire chief says he’s cracked the code on getting and keeping volunteers
PHOTOS: In the tiny mountain town of Florissant, Colorado, Fire Chief John Buchan shuffles through the stacks of papers on his desk. “Oh, and these are just from last week,” he said, holding up four crisp, new applications from individuals hoping to become new fire department volunteers.

FDNY Robotics Unit demonstrates firefighting technology to students in Queens
VIDEO: Students at Scholars Academy in Queens witnessed the future of firefighting Thursday when the FDNY Robotics Unit rolled in with a high-tech demonstration.

141-year-old fire engine back on display at firefighter's museum in Texas
PHOTOS: The Dallas Firefighter's Museum welcomed back a key piece of North Texas history. Old Tige — one of the first steam engine fire apparatus in Dallas — is back on display at the East Dallas museum after undergoing extensive restoration.

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JOBS

AK - Assistant Chief - Training - Chena-Goldstream Fire & Rescue - Closing: 04/25/25

CA - Ambulance Operator - Paramedic 24 hour shift - San Bernardino County - Open Until Filled

CA - Ambulance Supervisor - Moraga-Orinda Fire District - Closing: 04/18/25

CA - Associate Fire Plans Examiner - Santa Clara County Fire Department - Closing: 04/29/25

CA - Deputy Fire Marshal / Plans Examiner and Inspection - University of California - Open Until Filled

CA - Director of Public Safety - City of Sunnyvale - Closing: 04/27/25

CA - Fire Captain - Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians - Closing: Open Until Filled

CA - Fire Marshal - City of Ontario - Closing: 04/28/25

CA - Fire Prevention Inspector - City of Patterson - First Review: 03/28/25

CA - Single Role Paramedic - San Ramon Valley FPD - Closing: Open Recruitment

CA - Supervising Capital Improvement Project Manager - San Bernardino County - Open Until Filled (Apply by 03/14/25 for Priority Consideration)

CA – Division Chief – City of Marina Fire Department – Closing: 05/04/25

CO - Division Chief, Training - City of Boulder - First Review: 04/28/25

CO - Firefighter BLS or ALS - EMT, Advanced, Intermediate, or Paramedic - Olathe Fire Protection District - Closing: 04/28/25

CO - Firefighter EMT Basic - City of Greeley - Closing: 05/05/25

CO - Firefighter Paramedic - City of Greeley - Closing: 05/05/25

CO - Firefighters - Loveland Fire Rescue Authority - Assessment Due: 05/05/25

CO - Intro Firefighter - Poudre Fire Authority - Closing: 06/01/25

FL - Fire Chief - City of Clearwater - Closing: 04/20/25

ID - Deputy Chief - Fire Prevention (Fire Marshal) - Teton County FPD - Closing: 04/21/25

ID - Fire Chief - BC South Fire Protection District - First Review: 04/27/25

IL - Fire Inspector - Bedford Park Fire Department - Open Until Filled

IL - Firefighter/Paramedic - Elk Grove Village Fire Department - Closing: 05/16/25

MI - Fire Chief - City of Walker - Closing: 04/29/25

MT - Human Resources Director - Missoula Rural Fire District - Open Until Filled

OR - Battalion Chief - Sutherlin Fire Department - Closing: 05/19/25

OR - Battalion Chief/Paramedic - Crook County Fire & Rescue - Closing: 04/28/25

OR - Beach & Ocean Lifeguard - City of Seaside - Closing: 07/01/25

OR - Entry Level Firefighter / Paramedic - Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue - Closing: 04/18/25

OR - Fire Chief - Mosier Fire District - Closing: 05/28/25

OR - Fire Inspector - Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue - Closing: 05/04/25

OR - Fire Lieutenant - Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue - Closing: 04/18/25

OR - Firefighter Lateral Entry / Entry-Level - Depoe Bay Fire District - Closing: 05/16/25

OR - Firefighter/Paramedic - City of Pendleton Fire & Ambulance Department - Closing: 04/30/25

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

OR - Instructor, Fire Protection Technology - Portland Community College - Closing: Open Until Filled

OR - Recruitment Retention Coordinator - Lieutenant - Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue - Closing: 05/12/25

OR - Resident Firefighter Program - City of Seaside - Closing: 05/15/25

WA - Assistant Chief - Camano Island Fire and Rescue - Closing: 04/18/25

WA - CARES Coordinator 1 - North County Regional Fire Authority - Closing: 04/15/25

WA - Deputy Chief - Eastside Fire & Rescue - Closing: 04/24/25

WA - Division Chief - Training Officer - Orcas Island Fire & Rescue - Closing: 04/30/25

WA - Entry Level & Lateral Firefighter/EMT & Firefighter/Paramedic - Lewis County Fire District 5 - Closing: 04/15/25

WA - Entry Level Firefighter - City of Vancouver Fire Department - Closing: 05/15/25

WA - Entry Level Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Entry Level Firefighter/Paramedic (PM), Lateral Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic (PM) - Clallam County Fire District 3 - Closing: 04/28/25

WA - Entry Level Firefighter/EMT and Firefighter/Paramedic - Central Mason Fire & EMS - Closing: 04/30/25

WA - Entry Level Firefighter/Paramedic - City of Vancouver Fire Department - Closing: 05/15/25

WA - Entry-Level & Lateral Firefighter / EMT / Paramedic - North County Regional Fire Authority - Closing: 05/12/25

WA - Entry-Level or Lateral Firefighter-Paramedic - City of Burlington - Closing: 04/25/25

WA - Fire Chief - Douglas Okanogan County Fire District 15 - First Review: 04/20/25

WA - Fire Chief - Grant County Fire District 7 - Closing: 05/09/25

WA - Firefighter (Entry-Level and Lateral) - City of Longview - Closing: 04/30/25

WA - Firefighter / Paramedic - City of Mount Vernon - Closing: 04/30/25

WA - Firefighter / Paramedic - Lewis County Fire Protection District 2 - Open Until Filled

WA - Firefighter Paramedic (Entry-Level and Lateral) - City of Longview - Closing: 04/30/25

WA - Lateral Paramedic/Firefighter - Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue - Continuous

WA - Lieutenant - South Bay FD (Thurston County Fire Protection District 8) - Closing: 05/13/25

WA - Office & Financial Manager/Clerk of the Board of Fire Commissioners - Lewis County Fire District 5 - Closing: 04/30/25

WA - Wildfire Program Manager - Chelan County PUD District No. 1 - Open Until Filled
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