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ALASKA NEWS

Anchorage Fire Department chief recognizes those who have gone above and beyond the call of duty

Anchorage Fire Department chief recognizes those who have gone above and beyond the call of duty

VIDEO: Anchorage Fire Department Chief Doug Schrage recognized firefighters who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in service to their community.
Measles cases climb across the U.S., raising Alaskan health concerns

Measles cases climb across the U.S., raising Alaskan health concerns

VIDEO: Right now, 22 states are reporting cases of measles according to the CDC. Here in Alaska, there are at least two confirmed cases.

NATIONAL NEWS

$300,000 theft at Ohio fire training facility included van, generators, leaf blower

VIDEO: According to Columbus Division of Police records, a man and a woman have been accused of a theft that occurred at the Columbus Division of Fire Training Academy facility on Parsons Road in south Columbus.

Man arrested for pulling gun on firefighters trying to save him from burning New Hampshire building

A man is facing multiple charges after police say he pulled a gun on two firefighters trying to evacuate him from a burning apartment building in Hudson, New Hampshire, on Sunday night.

California launches wildfire preparedness campaign

With wildfire season fast approaching, Cal Fire is urging Californians to take immediate action to protect their homes and communities. Governor Gavin Newsom is backing this call to action through a new statewide campaign focused on home hardening and defensible space.

Search and Rescue in Michigan uses unique simulation to train rescuers

VIDEO/PHOTOS: If you noticed a car dangling from a parking structure in Wayne on Tuesday, don't be alarmed. It was a simulation to prepare firefighters if the scenario was real.

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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 - 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 Chief - Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department - Closing: 04/13/25

CA - Fire Chief - Sutter Basin Fire Protection District - 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 - Fire Prevention Specialist - City of Ventura Fire Department - Closing: 04/09/25

CA - Firefighter Paramedic - Ripon Consolidated Fire District - Closing: 04/11/25

CA - Part-Time Single Role Paramedic - San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District

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 Chief - Village of Oak Park - First Review: 03/28/25

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

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

MO - Assistant Fire Chief of Operations - City of Riverside - Closing: 04/09/25

MO - Fire Chief - Southern Platte Fire Protection District - Open Until Filled

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 - Deputy Fire Marshal I, II, III - City of Medford - Closing: 04/13/25

OR - Division Chief/Shift Commander - South Lane County Fire & Rescue - Closing: 04/11/25

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

OR - Fire Chief - City of Portland - Closing: 04/09/25

OR - Fire Chief - Dayton Fire District - Closing: 04/11/25

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

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

OR - Wildland Firefighter - Sweet Home Fire District - Closing: 04/11/25

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 - Senior Deputy Fire Marshal/Deputy Fire Marshal - Clark County - Open Until Filled

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

WI - Fire Chief - City of De Pere - Open Until Filled

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