Firefighters Union Says Overtime Cut May Slow Responses
IAFF Local 17 cautioned that a $7.06 million overtime cut in the mayor's budget could lengthen fire response times in Seattle.
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Nine Firefighters Injured After Deck Collapse at North Seattle Fire
A building fire in North Seattle on September 24, 2026 caused an exterior deck to partially collapse, injuring nine firefighters during the response.
Two Firefighters Seriously Injured in Somerville Three-Alarm Blaze
Two firefighters were seriously injured during a three‑alarm fire in Somerville on Thursday morning, prompting a large emergency response and hospital transport for the injured crew members.
Houston Fire Department Commemorates 25 Years Since 9/11
On September 11, 2026, Houston Fire Department held a citywide ceremony featuring bell tolls, broadcast dispatches, and a veteran firefighter’s testimony to mark the 25th anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks and honor victims and responders.
Firefighters from Canada and U.S. Compete in Quebec Firefit Championship
On July 11, 2026, 130 firefighters from Canada and the United States competed in Montreal’s annual Quebec regional Firefit championship, testing their strength, skill, and rescue techniques. The event highlighted cross‑border cooperation and reinforced the competition’s role in assessing fire‑fighter fitness and rescue knowledge.
Hundred Firefighters Respond to Early Sunday Blaze in Rivière-des-Prairies
Around 100 firefighters were deployed to fight a fire that broke out before 6 a.m. on Sunday in Montreal's Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles borough. No injuries have been reported, and crews are working to contain the blaze.
