Tag: firefighter_safety

Illinois Firefighter Greg Witt Dies at 35 After Training Exercise Medical Emergency

26 Oct 2026 2:24 p.m.

Rutland-Dundee Fire Protection District firefighter Greg Witt, 35, suffered a medical emergency during a scheduled training exercise on October 21 and died in hospital four days later.

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National Fire Academy Seeks Applicants for January Safety Program Operations Course

7 Oct 2026 8:54 a.m.

The National Fire Academy has immediate vacancies for its six-day R0154 Safety Program Operations course, January 10-15, 2027, with applications open until October 15.

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