﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:22:01 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><title>Washington Fire Chiefs</title><link>https://portals7.gomembers.com:443/washingtonfirechiefs/Sections/FireMechanics/TabId/2344/ctl/rss/mid/7881/Default.aspx</link><atom:link href="https://portals7.gomembers.com:443/washingtonfirechiefs/Sections/FireMechanics/TabId/2344/ctl/rss/mid/7881/Default.aspx" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Elliot Courage]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[PA Rep. Proposes Grant Program to Help Small Volunteer Fire/EMS Departments]]></title><link>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/182195/PA-Rep-Proposes-Grant-Program-to-Help-Small-Volunteer-FireEMS-Departments.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ Rep. Brenda Pugh introduced a bill to help Pennsylvania volunteer fire and EMS groups with grants and consolidation incentives as departments face staffing and financial strain. 
 The post  PA Rep. ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:45:16 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/182195/PA-Rep-Proposes-Grant-Program-to-Help-Small-Volunteer-FireEMS-Departments.aspx</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[d16c0d76-ef6d-470b-8bfa-3f541d6b52a9-182195]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Elliot Courage]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Independence (MO) Probes Report of Fire Truck Hitting Parked Car]]></title><link>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/182191/Independence-MO-Probes-Report-of-Fire-Truck-Hitting-Parked-Car.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ An Independence fire truck hit a parked Toyota Camry in a cul-de-sac near East 41st Street South and Kerrington Drive. 
 The post  Independence (MO) Probes Report of Fire Truck Hitting Parked Car  ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:57:33 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/182191/Independence-MO-Probes-Report-of-Fire-Truck-Hitting-Parked-Car.aspx</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[d16c0d76-ef6d-470b-8bfa-3f541d6b52a9-182191]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Elliot Courage]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Ephrata (WA) FD Reports Strong Volunteer Force, Seeks Long-Term EMS Funding Solution]]></title><link>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/182192/Ephrata-WA-FD-Reports-Strong-Volunteer-Force-Seeks-Long-Term-EMS-Funding-Solution.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ Ephrata fire officials said the volunteer-based department provides value, but EMS funding needs, rising apparatus costs, and aging equipment remain ongoing concerns. 
 The post  Ephrata (WA) FD ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:28:05 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/182192/Ephrata-WA-FD-Reports-Strong-Volunteer-Force-Seeks-Long-Term-EMS-Funding-Solution.aspx</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[d16c0d76-ef6d-470b-8bfa-3f541d6b52a9-182192]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Elliot Courage]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Waverly (IL) Fire Protection District Receives $25,000 Grant for Communications Gear]]></title><link>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/182193/Waverly-IL-Fire-Protection-District-Receives-25000-Grant-for-Communications-Gear.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ Waverly Fire Protection District received a $25,000 Energy Transfer grant to buy emergency communications equipment as local dispatch systems transition to new radio networks. 
 The post  Waverly ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:25:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/182193/Waverly-IL-Fire-Protection-District-Receives-25000-Grant-for-Communications-Gear.aspx</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[d16c0d76-ef6d-470b-8bfa-3f541d6b52a9-182193]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Elliot Courage]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Bryant (IN) Volunteer Fire Department Receives Boat Donation]]></title><link>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/182194/Bryant-IN-Volunteer-Fire-Department-Receives-Boat-Donation.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ Bryant Volunteer Fire Department received a donated search and rescue boat. 
 The post  Bryant (IN) Volunteer Fire Department Receives Boat Donation  appeared first on  Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:21:47 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/182194/Bryant-IN-Volunteer-Fire-Department-Receives-Boat-Donation.aspx</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[d16c0d76-ef6d-470b-8bfa-3f541d6b52a9-182194]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Elliot Courage]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Apparatus: The Shops: Industry Trends and Priorities, Needs vs. Wants]]></title><link>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/182189/Apparatus-The-Shops-Industry-Trends-and-Priorities-Needs-vs-Wants.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ Fire service/EMS always has new gizmos and gadgets. The challenge for apparatus committees is to build safe, reliable, and effective units that balance innovation and practicality. 
 The post  ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:45:23 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/182189/Apparatus-The-Shops-Industry-Trends-and-Priorities-Needs-vs-Wants.aspx</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[d16c0d76-ef6d-470b-8bfa-3f541d6b52a9-182189]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Elliot Courage]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Talking Trucks: Being Partners]]></title><link>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/182183/Talking-Trucks-Being-Partners.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ Participants discuss building genuine partnerships with manufacturers and suppliers. 
 The post  Talking Trucks: Being Partners  appeared first on  Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:42:20 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/182183/Talking-Trucks-Being-Partners.aspx</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[d16c0d76-ef6d-470b-8bfa-3f541d6b52a9-182183]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Elliot Courage]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Coral Springs-Parkland (FL) Gets Incident Support Unit]]></title><link>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/182184/Coral-Springs-Parkland-FL-Gets-Incident-Support-Unit.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ Emergency Vehicles Inc. (EVI) built an incident support unit for the Coral Springs-Parkland (FL) Fire Department. 
 The post  Coral Springs-Parkland (FL) Gets Incident Support Unit  appeared first ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:37:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/182184/Coral-Springs-Parkland-FL-Gets-Incident-Support-Unit.aspx</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[d16c0d76-ef6d-470b-8bfa-3f541d6b52a9-182184]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Elliot Courage]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Carroll County (MD) Creates $10M Loan Fund to Help Volunteer Fire Companies Buy Apparatus]]></title><link>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/182177/Carroll-County-MD-Creates-10M-Loan-Fund-to-Help-Volunteer-Fire-Companies-Buy-Apparatus.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ Carroll County created a $10 million revolving loan fund to help 14 volunteer fire companies pay for new fire apparatus. 
 The post  Carroll County (MD) Creates $10M Loan Fund to Help Volunteer Fire ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:34:08 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/182177/Carroll-County-MD-Creates-10M-Loan-Fund-to-Help-Volunteer-Fire-Companies-Buy-Apparatus.aspx</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[d16c0d76-ef6d-470b-8bfa-3f541d6b52a9-182177]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Elliot Courage]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Penn Valley (CA) Firefighters Awarded Grant for Emergency Extrication Tools]]></title><link>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/182178/Penn-Valley-CA-Firefighters-Awarded-Grant-for-Emergency-Extrication-Tools.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ Penn Valley Fire Protection District received a $177,000 grant for a new battery-powered extraction tool for crashes, expected to arrive in December. 
 The post  Penn Valley (CA) Firefighters ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:29:55 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/182178/Penn-Valley-CA-Firefighters-Awarded-Grant-for-Emergency-Extrication-Tools.aspx</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[d16c0d76-ef6d-470b-8bfa-3f541d6b52a9-182178]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>