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.

Minneapolis Assistant Fire Chief Melanie Rucker will serve as interim chief following Chief Bryan Tyner's retirement. A permanent chief is expected to be selected in spring 2026.

A Medford firefighter, Hugh McEleney, 63, was arrested for allegedly sending explicit messages to someone he believed was a 15-year-old girl, according to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office.

A person was hospitalized after falling through the ice on Lake Mendota in Madison. Firefighters rescued the individual and advised caution on unpredictable ice conditions.

David Dunville, a 64-year-old cashier in Fenton, Michigan, received the 2025 SpartanNash Circle of Excellence award for his community contributions, including support for amputees and veterans.

Dack Thompson, 51, graduated from the Santa Rosa Junior College Firefighter Academy on December 19, 2025, to meet requirements for the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety.

Walla Walla County Fire District No. 4 volunteers John Davin and Brian Jones will retire in 2025 after a combined 101 years of service, having dedicated their lives to community support.