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Juneteenth. The newsletter will return on Friday, June 20.

 

ILLINOIS NEWS

East Joliet Fire Department Handles House Fire

East Joliet Fire Department Handles House Fire

The East Joliet Fire Department responded early Monday morning to a house in the 1200 block of Pawnee Street. The entire house was destroyed by the fire.
5 Hurt, Including 3 Children, in Marengo Crash

5 Hurt, Including 3 Children, in Marengo Crash

VIDEO: Five people were hurt, including three children, after a crash Sunday morning in Marengo, Illinois. Around 8:47 a.m., the Marengo Fire & Rescue Districts responded to a reported crash with entrapment.
Peoria Fire Department warns of $250 fines for illegal fireworks use

Peoria Fire Department warns of $250 fines for illegal fireworks use

VIDEO: With the Fourth of July around the corner, the Peoria Fire Department is reminding people how to avoid a $250 fine.

NATIONAL NEWS

Florida interstate reopens nearly 6 hours after fiery crash involving semi-truck hauling fertilizer

VIDEOS/PHOTOS: Interstate 4 south of Disney World finally reopened after being closed for hours after a truck burst into flames in a crash with another vehicle, according to Florida Highway Patrol. Both drivers involved walked away unharmed.

Fire department in West Virginia battles floods and personal losses

VIDEO: First responders in Triadelphia are facing dual challenges as they continue search and rescue missions amid devastating floods while also grappling with personal tragedies. Volunteer Fire Chief David Patterson recounted a harrowing experience on Saturday night when his squad was en route to assist in Valley Grove.

Two Southern New Mexico wildfires burn more than 45k acres

Two wildfires in southwestern New Mexico that began less than a week ago have burned more than 70 square miles and were both 0% contained according to the latest updates. The Trout Fire and the Buck Fire are both located north of Silver City and within a little more than 30 miles of each other.

COOPERATIVE PURCHASING

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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EVENTS

Visit the Events section on our website for upcoming conferences, meetings, and other important dates relevant to the fire service.

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 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 Vallejo - Closing: 06/16/25

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

CA - Fire Inspector I - City of Fairfield - Closing: 07/07/25

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

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

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

NM - Fire Fighter/EMT - New Mexico State University - Closing: 07/03/25

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 - Deputy State Fire Marshal - Department of the Oregon State Fire Marshal - Closing: 07/06/25

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

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

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

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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