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Thursday the 24th of September, 2026 – The final day of the 2026 ARFFWG Annual Educational Symposium here in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Another world class event by a world class organization! Congratulations to the entire group for putting on this event, it was an awesome week of learning, networking and friend making! Now looking forward to the 2027 Leadership Symposium, January 25th through 28th at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada. And I…
Wednesday the 23rd of September, 2026
Yesterday afternoon at the 36th Annual ARFF Working Group Conference, the organization proudly presented the 2026 Legend Award to Retired Pheonix Sky Harbor ARFF Chief Beth Hendel as well as an award posthumously to Dana Diamond, UPS Captain and Bastrop County, Texas Fire Chief. We thank UPS Captain Eric McClish for accepting Dana’s award, which…
Tuesday the 22nd of September, 2026
After a great evening at the “Welcome Reception” gathering last night, today is the official opening day of the 2026 ARFFWG Annual Educational Symposium here in Chattanooga, Tennessee. We’re here all week, so if your here, stop by booth 62 and say hello! These are the news stories for today… Be safe out there! Tom…
Monday the 21st of September, 2026
From Chattanooga, Tennessee where we’re setting up for the kick-off event this evening at the 2026 ARFFWG Annual Educational Symposium, the premier event for those involved in the aviation firefighting profession. Looking forward to meeting my old ARFF Brothers and Sisters as well as having the opportunity to make new ones at these ARFF Working…
Friday the 18th of September, 2026
We close out the week with the following stories… Have a safe weekend, especially those traveling to Chattanooga for the 2026 ARFFWG Annual Educational Symposium kicking off on Monday! Tom == First responders, public exposed to toxic chemical after jet crash The Detroit News A fiery military jet crash that forced evacuations near Traverse City…