Tag: emergency_services

Two Oklahoma Volunteer Firefighters Killed in Tanker Truck Crash While Responding to Fire

7 May 2026 1:06 p.m.

Two volunteer firefighters from Goldsby, Oklahoma, lost their lives when their 3,000-gallon water tanker crashed while responding to a structure fire. The accident is part of the eight firefighter fatalities reported by the U.S. Fire Administration in 2026.

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Louisiana Deputy Fire Chief Dies Following Cardiovascular Event During Training Drill

6 May 2026 10:33 a.m.

Deputy Fire Chief Scott R. Durfee, a 24-year veteran of the Caddo Parish Fire District 1 in Louisiana, died on March 2, 2026, after suffering a fatal cardiovascular event that began during a station training drill.

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National Fire Academy Reopens with Immediate Openings for May 2026 Classes

5 May 2026 11:44 a.m.

The National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland, has officially reopened and is urgently seeking applicants for several upcoming training courses. Prospective students must submit their applications by May 13 for classes beginning the week of May 24.

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