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ILLINOIS NEWS

Rockford Fire Chief Michele Pankow given key to the city

Rockford Fire Chief Michele Pankow given key to the city

VIDEO/PHOTO: Rockford Fire Chief Michele Pankow was given the key to the city Monday evening at a City Hall meeting. Mayor Tom McNamara presented her with a key to the city wrapped in faux gold.
Courage Camp introduces Chicago teens to life as first responders

Courage Camp introduces Chicago teens to life as first responders

VIDEO: Monday was the first day of Courage Camp with the Chicago Fire Department, and it’s already shaping up to be one of the city’s signature summer camp experiences.

NATIONAL NEWS

VIDEOS: Crews battle warehouse fire on Cleveland's east side

The Cleveland Division of Fire reports that a massive fire at a warehouse on the city's east side is under control after 80 firefighters from 28 companies responded to the scene on Monday.

Retired teacher in Arizona creates new tool to prevent fires caused by dragging chains

VIDEO: As the Monarch Fire just west of the Valley reaches more containment, evacuation warnings have been dialed back. Fire investigators believe someone dragging chains behind a car started the wildfire.

It's been 40 years since the Lexington Fire changed how California fights wildfires

VIDEO: Monday, July 7, marked 40 years since a huge fire burned in the Santa Clara hills. That fire taught a lot of the lessons that are being put into practice today.

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JOBS

AK - Shift Officer & Driver/Medic - Chena-Goldstream Fire & Rescue - Closing: 07/14/25

CA - Apprentice Firefighter - South Placer Fire District - Closing: 07/16/25

CA - Battalion Chief - Escalon Fire Protection District - Closing: 07/11/25

CA - Deputy Fire Chief - City of Paso Robles - Closing: 07/28/25

CA - Division Chief - City of Marina Fire Department - Closing: 07/11/25

CA - EMS Quality Assurance Coordinator - City of Roseville - Closing: 07/22/25

CA - Fire Battalion Chief - City of Cathedral City - Closing: 07/09/25

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

CA - Fire Chief - City of Manteca - Open Until Filled

CA - Fire Chief - City of Marina - Closing: 07/28/25

CA - Fire Chief - East Bay Regional Park District - Closing: 07/25/25

CA - Fire Inspector / Plans Examiner - Marin County Fire Department - Closing: 07/15/25

CA - Firefighter - City of Monterey - Closing: 07/08/25

CA - Firefighter Exam - Sacramento County Airport Fire Level I/II - Closing: 07/10/25

CA - Firefighter-Paramedic Recruit - City of Ventura - Closing: 08/07/25

CA - Paramedic Firefighter - South Placer Fire District - Closing: 07/31/25

CA - Personnel Officer / HR Manager Fire Department - City / County of San Francisco - First Review: 07/13/25

CA - Senior Single Role Paramedic (3 Vacancies) - Moraga-Orinda Fire District - Closing: 07/14/25

CA - Single Role Emergency Medical Technician - Moraga-Orinda Fire District - Closing: 07/14/25

CA - Single Role Paramedic - San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District - Open Until Filled

CA - Single Role Paramedic (3 Vacancies) - Moraga-Orinda Fire District - Closing: 07/14/25

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

CO - Fire Marshal/Assistant Chief - City of Greeley - Closing: 07/09/25

CO - Fire Protection Engineer - Poudre Fire Authority - Closing: 07/24/25

CO - Lateral Firefighter/EMT-Basic - Windsor Severance Fire Rescue - Closing: 08/03/25

CO - Shift Lieutenant - Loveland Fire Rescue Authority - Closing: 07/11/25

IA - Fire Chief - City of Davenport - Closing: 07/25/25

ID - Division Chief of Logistics - City of Meridian - Open Until Filled

ID - Firefighter/EMT Hiring List - Timberlake Fire Protection District - Closing: 07/11/25

IL - Fire Chief - Village of Niles - Closing: 07/25/25

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

MT - Assistant Fire Chief - City of Kalispell - Closing: 07/10/25

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

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

NM - Fire Chief - Bernalillo County - Closing: 07/13/25

NV - Fire Chief - Central Lyon Fire District - First Review: 07/20/25

OR - Entry-Level Firefighter EMT - Canby Fire District - Closing: 08/31/25

OR - Entry-Level Firefighter Paramedic - Canby Fire District - Closing: 08/31/25

OR - Fire & EMS Chief - City of Coquille - First Review: 07/13/25

OR - Fire Chief - City of Garibaldi - Closing: 07/18/25

OR - Fire Chief - City of La Grande - First Review: 07/27/25

OR - Firefighter - City of Seaside - Closing: 07/31/25

OR - Firefighter / EMT - Stayton Fire District - Closing: 07/18/25

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

OR - Firefighter/Paramedic - Crook County Fire & Rescue - Closing: 07/31/25

OR - Firefighter/Paramedic & Single Role Paramedic - Lane Fire Authority - Closing: 08/08/25

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

OR - Lateral Firefighter Paramedic - Canby Fire District - Closing: 08/31/25

OR - Paramedic Firefighter / Single Role Paramedic - Turner Fire District - Closing: 07/23/25

OR - Recruitment & Retention Coordinator - Firefighter/EMT - Nehalem Bay Fire Rescue - Closing: 07/17/25

OR - Wildland Firefighter - Baker City - First Review: 07/03/25

OR - Wildland Firefighter - Engine Boss - Baker City - First Review: 07/03/25

TX - Assistant Fire Chief - City of Burleson - Closing: Open Until Filled

TX - Fire Chief - Perryton Fire Department - Closing: 07/29/25

TX - Fire Chief/Emergency Manager - Harris County Emergency Services District No. 48 - Closing: 07/21/25

TX - Grade I Firefighter - City of Beaumont - Closing: 07/13/25

WA - Assistant Chief - Selah Fire Department - Closing: 08/05/25

WA - Assistant Fire Chief of Operations - Everett Fire Department - Open Until Filled

WA - Battalion Chief - City of Longview - Closing: 07/13/25

WA - Battalion Chief - South Whidbey Fire/EMS - Closing: 08/01/25

WA - Career Captain - Spokane County Fire District #3 - Closing: 07/14/25

WA - Deputy Chief - Chelan County Fire District 5 - First Review: 08/01/25

WA - Deputy Director for What-Comm 911 - City of Bellingham - First Review: 07/20/25

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

WA - Entry-Level & Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic - City of Aberdeen Fire Department - Closing: 07/31/25

WA - Executive Director - Bainbridge Prepares - Open Until Filled

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

WA - Firefighter Paramedic & Firefighter EMT - Cowlitz County Fire District 6 - Closing: 07/11/25

WA - Fleet Mechanic - North Whatcom Fire and Rescue - First Review: 07/31/25

WA - Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic - City of Anacortes Fire Department - Open Until Filled

WY - Fire Inspector - Campbell County Fire Department - Closing: 07/18/25

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