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ILLINOIS NEWS

New Silvis Fire Chief David Johnson Sworn In

New Silvis Fire Chief David Johnson Sworn In

VIDEO: The City of Silvis swore in a new fire chief Wednesday. Fire Chief David Johnson was sworn in at noon at the Silvis Main Fire Station. He replaces former chief John Winters who resigned last October.
1 believed dead in Crestwood house explosion, fire; natural gas is suspected cause

1 believed dead in Crestwood house explosion, fire; natural gas is suspected cause

VIDEOS: Crestwood Fire Chief Jonathan Newton said crews were called to the 14100 block of South Kenneth Court shortly after 2 p.m.
State Fire Marshal Investigating Two Fires in Cahokia Heights

State Fire Marshal Investigating Two Fires in Cahokia Heights

VIDEO: The Illinois state fire marshal is investigating two fires that happened overnight in Cahokia Heights. The first one happened just before midnight on Lazercheff Drive, off Illinois Route 157.

NATIONAL NEWS

2 buildings damaged, pets killed in extra-alarm fire in Chicago

VIDEO: An extra-alarm fire damaged two buildings and killed a number of pets Thursday afternoon in the Ukrainian Village neighborhood. A large plume of heavy smoke was seen pouring from the building.

History museum in Wisconsin showcases restored 1928 fire truck

VIDEO/PHOTOS: A nearly century-old piece of Appleton history has been restored to its former glory. On Thursday, the Appleton Fire Department's 1928 Seagrave Old Engine No. 5 was on display at the Appleton History Museum.

Florida firefighter uses culinary skills to help first responders eat healthier

VIDEO: Riverview's Martin Lemay attended culinary school in his native Montreal. Being a chef is incredibly cool, of course. But Martin, well, he wanted to get even cooler. So now he's a firefighter — that's right, a firefighting chef — who feeds his first responder colleagues at North Port Fire Rescue.

1M+ Anker power banks recalled after fires, explosions

PHOTOS: Anker Innovations is recalling over 1 million of its power banks after the company says it received 19 reports of fires and explosions caused by the items. There have been 11 reports of property damage totaling over $60,700, says Anker.

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JOBS

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

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

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 Vallejo - Closing: 06/16/25

CA - Fire District Program and Projects Coordinator - Contra Costa County Fire Protection District - Closing: 06/24/25

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

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 - City of Suisun City - Open Until Filled

CA - Firefighter Paramedic – Professional Experience - Orange County Fire Authority - Closing: 07/06/25

CA - Firefighter Paramedic Trainee - Orange County Fire Authority - Closing: 06/29/25

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

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

CO - Lateral Firefighter/EMT - Louisville Fire Protection District - Closing: 06/26/25

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

NC - Firefighter - Knightdale Fire Department - Closing: 06/20/25

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

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

NV - Fire Chief - Storey County Fire Protection District - Closing: 06/20/25

OR - Community Care Providers - EMT and Paramedic - Jackson County Fire District #3 - Closing: 06/28/25

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

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

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: 06/24/25

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

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

WA - Entry/Experienced/Lateral Firefighter Paramedic - Poulsbo Fire Department - Closing: 07/02/25

WA - Executive Director - Bainbridge Prepares - Open Until Filled

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

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 - Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic - City of DuPont - Closing: 06/30/25

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