The Statesville Fire Department in North Carolina announced promotions effective January 5, including Aaron Kennedy to operations deputy chief, Brandon Wiggins to battalion chief, and Zach Hinson to captain.

Ben Holman, the first African American firefighter in San Diego, turned 100. The city proclaimed December 26 as Alwin Benjamin Holman Day to honor his role in breaking the color barrier.

Rickard Donovan and Deb Douglas of the Rindge Fire Department signed off for retirement after 58 years of combined service, with Robert Faas appointed as the new chief.

A New Year's Eve water rescue in Atlantic City involved firefighter Dominic Gitto, who was allegedly attacked with a screwdriver by distressed swimmer Christopher Treadway, 31. Treadway was charged.

Robert Rivas retired as assistant chief and Emergency Management Director of the Gloucester Fire Department after over 28 years of service, recognized for his contributions at a retirement party.

A firefighter, Dylan Turney, and his wife, Kiersten, rescued two people from a burning SUV near Cameron, North Carolina, after hearing the crash on New Year’s Day.

Bob Thompson, a retired firefighter and the first Black Admiral of Wichita Riverfest, died at age 76. He was known for his cooking skills and community involvement in Wichita, Kansas.

A Cal Fire/Riverside County firefighter, Engineer Danny Cook, 45, died from a medical emergency while fighting a house fire in Nuevo on December 31, according to Cal Fire.

Former Cambria fire chief Justin Vincent received a $200,000 settlement after his termination in 2023 for raising sexual harassment concerns, as approved by the community services district board.

The Boston firefighters union ratified a $90 million contract with the city, granting an 8.5% pay raise over four years, effective July 1, 2024, pending City Council approval.