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TEXAS NEWS

Reverse Fire in Gillespie County 45% contained, residents urged to avoid area, officials say

Reverse Fire in Gillespie County 45% contained, residents urged to avoid area, officials say
The Reverse Fire in western Gillespie County spans an estimated 75 acres and is 45% contained as of 9 p.m. Tuesday, according to a City of Fredericksburg news release.
Bell County firefighters honor Killeen Fire Captain Marvin Taylor III in solemn procession

Bell County firefighters honor Killeen Fire Captain Marvin Taylor III in solemn procession
VIDEO/PHOTOS: The streets of Bell County bore witness to a solemn tribute Tuesday as firefighters from across the region gathered to honor Killeen Fire Captain Marvin Taylor III.
Related: Killeen Fire Department thanks community for support after Captain killed in crash

Related: Killeen Fire Department thanks community for support after Captain killed in crash
VIDEOS: The Killeen Fire Department continues to mourn the loss of one of their own, Captain Marvin Taylor III.
9-year-old who alerted family of house fire recognized by San Antonio Fire Department

9-year-old who alerted family of house fire recognized by San Antonio Fire Department
VIDEO: A 9-year-old Wilson Elementary student was recognized by the San Antonio Fire Department on Monday for her quick thinking that helped save a family from a house fire.

NATIONAL NEWS

VIDEOS: Crews contain large pallet fire that burned for hours in New Mexico
A car became engulfed in flames and caused a massive outside fire in northeast Albuquerque Tuesday night, according to Albuquerque Fire Rescue.

California launches AI chatbot to aid wildfire preparedness
As part of Wildfire Preparedness Week, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the launch of a new artificial intelligence-powered chatbot by Cal Fire on its website.

Fire department in Florida boosts emergency response with new marine rescue boat
VIDEO: The Daytona Beach Fire Department has its own boat to assist in emergencies on the Halifax River and only Channel 9 went for a ride to see how this would improve response times on the water.

3 Rhode Island firefighters compete on Wheel of Fortune
VIDEO: Three North Providence firefighters battled for bragging rights on Wheel of Fortune Monday night. Darrin Gallagher from Narragansett came away as the winner, earning $20,000.

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JOBS

AZ - Battalion Chief - Lake Havasu City - Closing: 05/16/25

CA - Ambulance Operator - Paramedic 24 hour shift - San Bernardino County - Open Until Filled

CA - Deputy Fire Marshal / Plans Examiner and Inspection - University of California - Open Until Filled

CA - Fire Chief - City of Monterey Park - Closing: 06/08/25

CA - Shift Battalion Chief - South Placer Fire District - Closing: 05/29/25

CA - Single Role Paramedic - San Ramon Valley FPD - Closing: Open Recruitment

CA - Wildfire Preparedness Coordinator - Ross Valley Fire Department - Closing: 05/30/25

CO - Division Chief, Training - City of Boulder - First Review: 04/28/25

CO - Fire Chief / CEO - Black Forest Fire Rescue Protection District - Closing: 05/23/25

CO - Lateral Firefighter/EMT - Colorado River Fire Rescue - Closing: 05/30/25

CO - Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic - Colorado River Fire Rescue - Closing: 05/30/25

ID - Division Chief of Training - City of Meridian - First Review: 05/23/25

ID - Fire Chief - City of Boise - Closing: 06/13/25

ID - Full-Time Paramedic/Firefighter - Madison Fire Department - Closing: 05/20/25

ID - Seasonal Wildland Engine Boss - Ketchum Fire District - First Review: 05/16/25

IL - Firefighter - City of Freeport - Closing: 06/27/25

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

IL - Firefighter/Paramedic - River Forest Fire Department - Open Until Filled

IL - Shift Battalion Chief - Itasca Fire Protection District - Closing: 05/23/25

MI - Firefighter - City of Grand Rapids - Closing: 06/01/25

OR - Battalion Chief - Sutherlin Fire Department - Closing: 05/19/25

OR - Beach & Ocean Lifeguard - City of Seaside - Closing: 07/01/25

OR - Division Chief of Training - Klamath County Fire District 1 - Closing: 05/21/25

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

OR - Entry-Level Firefighter EMT - Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District - Closing: 05/23/25

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

OR - Fire Inspector - City of Gresham - First Review: 05/05/25

OR - Firefighter Lateral Entry / Entry-Level - Depoe Bay Fire District - Closing: 05/16/25

OR - Firefighter/EMT - Umatilla Rural Fire Protection District - Closing: 05/19/25

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

OR - Resident Firefighter Program - City of Seaside - Closing: 05/15/25

OR - Seasonal Firefighters - Molalla Rural Fire Protection District #73 - Closing: 05/15/25

OR - Seasonal Firefighters - Sauvie Island Fire District - Closing: 05/23/25

OR - Temporary Part-Time/Full-Time Firefighter - Aurora Fire District No. 63 - Closing: 06/12/25

TX - Firefighter/EMT - City of Pearland - Closing: 06/13/25

WA - Assistant Fire Marshal - Community Development - Clark County - Open Until Filled

WA - Deputy Chief / Operations - East Olympia Fire District - Closing: 05/16/25

WA - Deputy Fire Chief - City of Kirkland - Closing: 05/22/25

WA - Entry Level Firefighter - City of Vancouver Fire Department - Closing: 05/15/25

WA - Entry Level Firefighter/Paramedic - City of Vancouver Fire Department - Closing: 05/15/25

WA - Entry Level or Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic - Cowlitz Country Fire District #5 - Open Until Filled

WA - Entry-Level & Lateral Firefighter/EMT - Ocean Shores Fire Department - Open Until Filled

WA - Entry-Level & Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic - Ocean Shores Fire Department - Open Until Filled

WA - Entry-Level Firefighter/EMT & PM - Clallam 2 Fire Rescue - Closing: 05/30/25

WA - Finance Manager - Mountain View Fire & Rescue - First Review: 05/18/25

WA - Fire Chief - Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue - First Review: 05/23/25

WA - Fire Chief - Vashon Island Fire & Rescue - First Review: 06/08/25

WA - Firefighter-Paramedic - Snohomish Fire District #4 - Test Submission: 06/02/25

WA - Firefighter/EMT - Mason County Fire Protection District 6 - Closing: 05/20/25

WA - Full-Time Entry-Level or Lateral Firefighter-EMT - City of Burlington - Closing: 05/23/25

WA - Lateral Paramedic/Firefighter - Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue - Continuous

WA - Mobile Integrated Health Provider - City of Burlington - Closing: 06/12/25
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