Fire News
Need the most up-to-date news on fireground operations, incident command, recruiting, staffing, training, leadership and firefighter safety? Catch up on the latest news in the fire service world.
BREAKING NEWS
Two firefighters were treated for burns and an engine and crew transport vehicle were lost as crews battled extreme fire behavior at the Chelan Hills fire
First responders honored Cottekill Fire Chief David Gagnon, who was fatally injured while responding to a storm-related call
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is calling on the HHS secretary to reappoint Dr. John Howard to lead the WTC Health Program
Fort Wayne police said Christopher Peden admitted to cutting off his genitals, dousing them with gasoline and setting them on fire
A state grant will help the Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Department purchase protective gear as rising equipment costs continue to strain volunteer departments
The new training center features a five-story live-fire tower, technical rescue props and decontamination facilities, allowing Gig Harbor firefighters to train closer to home
A structural failure at the former Pfizer headquarters prompted mass evacuations and fears of a collapse before engineers stabilized the building
Thousands of convenience stores across the U.S. will offer free coffee, drinks or snacks to uniformed first responders on July 24 as part of the 2025 24/7 Day
Firefighters evacuated construction workers and nearby buildings after two structural columns buckled inside a 38-story Manhattan high-rise
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Recent incidents highlight issues of favoritism and territorialism clouding decisions around mutual-aid response
My legal career is predicated on defending providers who find themselves on the wrong end of the law because of the difficult judgement calls in the heat of a moment. This is not that scenario.
Resignations often signal leadership disputes, safety concerns and unresolved conflicts — issues that often build long before members decide to walk away
Here’s what EMS providers should know about the updated standards, national assessments and opportunities to improve pediatric care together
A USFA report details how an undetected basement fire, a modified support system and a sudden floor collapse led to one of the deadliest incidents in department history
The incident has reignited debate over department directives and personal beliefs
PRODUCT NEWS
First Due became the official platform for the CAL FIRE Incident Reporting System, known as CALFIRS, as the Department’s incident reporting system
Partnership brings real-time aerial intelligence to first responders with automated mapping and hotspot detection
Partnership brings CRG’s responder-ready building intelligence into LeoCommand for faster, more coordinated response
Built specifically for the fire service, the new platform serves as a centralized hub for firefighters, officers, and decision-makers seeking trusted information, resources, service and maintenance options and solutions to improve air quality and safety inside the station
Integration brings real-time drone telemetry into LeoCommand, enabling faster coordination and more informed decision-making for public safety agencies
This session will bring together leading public safety and communications experts to examine how FirstNet, the dedicated public safety communications network, was leveraged to support planning, operations, and response during a global-scale sporting event
Expanding fire training procurement