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ILLINOIS NEWS

Mine collapse reported in Perry County, two hospitalized

Mine collapse reported in Perry County, two hospitalized

Two people were hospitalized after emergency crews responded to a report of a mine collapse in Perry County on Monday night. The Pinckneyville Ambulance Service said they sent crews out to the Knight Hawk Coal mine.
Rockford Fire and Police’s 2025 Battle of the Badges Blood Drive Gets Underway

Rockford Fire and Police’s 2025 Battle of the Badges Blood Drive Gets Underway

VIDEO: It’s a friendly competition with a serious impact. Rockford’s fire and police departments kicked off this year’s battle of the badges blood drive with the hopes of saving lives.

NATIONAL NEWS

VIDEO: Doorbell video captures California house fire with a teen trapped inside

The Sacramento Fire Department responded to a house fire Tuesday morning on Marysville Boulevard that had a teen trapped inside as flames engulfed the home.

Wisconsin fire departments receive grant over $36M for Fire Dues Program

The 2% Fire Dues Program remains a significant source of funding for the state’s professional, volunteer, and hybrid fire departments, which use the money to buy and replace equipment, operate fire prevention programming, train crews, and more.

More than 37,800 wildfires have burned across the U.S. already this year, Military C-130s deployed

The National Multi-Agency Coordinating Group (NMAC) has raised the National Wildfire Preparedness Level to 4 (out of 5), as wildfires take hold across the west.

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JOBS

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

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

CA - Division Chief - City of Marina Fire Department - Closing: 08/03/25

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

CA - Entry-Level & Lateral Firefighter/Paramedics - Ross Valley Fire Department - Closing: 08/08/25

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

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

CA - Fire Chief - City of Palo Alto - Closing: 08/10/25

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

CA - Firefighter Lateral - City of Clovis - Closing: 08/08/25

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

CO - Accreditation Manager - Monument Fire District - Closing: 07/31/25

CO - Division Chief - Castle Rock Fire & Rescue - Closing: 08/10/25

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

CO - Entry-Level Firefighter EMTs & Paramedics - Mountain View Fire Rescue - Closing: 08/10/25

CO - Fire Prevention Officer I - Town of Castle Rock - Closing: 07/25/25

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

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

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

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

IL - Assistant Director, Corporate Relations, Development and Community Engagement Program - Illinois Fire Service Institute - Closing: 07/31/25

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

MI - Deputy Fire Chief - City of Kentwood - Closing: 07/31/25

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

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 - Fire Chief - Klamath County Fire District 1 - Closing: 08/11/25

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

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

OR - Firefighter 56 Hour/Paramedic - Bend Fire & Rescue - Closing: 08/15/25

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

OR - Firefighter/Paramedic & Single Role Paramedic - Keizer Fire District - Closing: 08/15/25

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

OR - Firefighter/Paramedics & EMT Intermediate - SW Polk Fire District - Closing: 08/01/25

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

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 - South Whidbey Fire/EMS - Closing: 08/01/25

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/EMT - SE Thurston Fire Authority - Closing: 08/30/25

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

WA - Entry-Level Firefighter/Paramedic - City of Anacortes Fire Department - Closing: 07/21/25

WA - Executive Director - Bainbridge Prepares - Open Until Filled

WA - Fire Chief - Eastside Fire & Rescue - First Review: 08/10/25

WA - Firefighter Paramedic - Cowlitz County Fire District 6 - Closing: 08/04/25

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

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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