This article is part 2 of a multi-part series on the changes that are taking place to the existing federal Fire Brigades Standard. Get Spotlight News in your inbox!

Syracuse, N.Y. — Volunteer fire officials across New York state are concerned about the cost of meeting what would be the largest overhaul in decades of federal safety regulations for firefighters.

COLONA, Ill. — The Colona Fire Department is pushing back against new fire safety standards proposed by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Fire Chief John Swan said these ...

The current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Fire Brigades standard (1910.156) outlines the baseline requirements for fire brigades in workplaces and covers a variety of topics to ...

Jul. 18—CARTHAGE — Fire officials had a chance to voice concerns about a proposal from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration that would change "Fire Brigades" standards. Local officials ...

Aug. 8—WATERTOWN — Watertown Fire Commissioner Warren Day is convinced that the future of small, rural volunteer fire departments is at stake if proposed federal Occupational Safety and Health ...

Falconer firefighters are pictured at the scene of a fire in October. Volunteer fire departments have raised concerns about new federal OSHA standards they say could make it easier to recruit and keep ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Fire departments in Kansas and nationally could have to make costly updates if proposed standards from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration are approved. The ...

ALFALFA, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Three former Alfalfa Fire District volunteers and firefighters are coming forward to express their concerns over the conduct and practices of Fire Chief Chad LaVallee, which ...

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October 5 - 11 is Fire Prevention Week! Read the new edition of Shop Talk (pdf) to learn more about lithium ion battery safety. At William & Mary, fire safety is practiced to reduce the destruction ...