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As FEMA concludes its financial review of the National Fire Academy, it is unclear if the school will receive the same funding as prior to the three month shut down.

Over 220 firefighters responded to a warehouse fire in West Baltimore Monday night.

Firefighters across the US are unable to earn certificates and complete job requirements as the US’s only advanced-level fire training academy remains closed.

Midday honors Maryland's Fallen Heroes Day. This year marks the 40th year of this memorium which honors first responders who died in the line of duty.

Lt. Dillon Rinaldo fought for his life in the hospital for six days before he succumbed to injuries sustained during the blaze.

“He wasn’t selfish. You can see he sacrificed his life so other people could live.”

Lt. Dillon Rinaldo had remained hospitalized at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center since the fire, but his condition worsened.

One firefighter is in critical condition and another remains hospitalized; two others have been released from hospital.

A two-alarm fire at a two-story brick rowhome in the 5200 block of Linden Heights Avenue on Thursday resulted in the death of a firefighter and several injuries.

If confirmed, he will succeed Chief Niles Ford who resigned after investigation found faults in department management leading up to the 2022 Stricker Street fire that killed three firefighters.