Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
More than 200 first responders battled the two-story row home blaze for about three hours, with four victims dying at the scene and two more pronounced dead at the hospital, as fire marshals investigate a lithium-ion battery found at the scene
Robbins, injured in the May explosion at Robbins Lumber Mill that killed two first responders and severely injured EMS Chief Sarah Tompkins, was escorted home by volunteer first responders to a community welcome in Searsmont
No injuries were reported after the blast at the Loveland Products plant in Greenville, which officials said involved a fire associated with a herbicide chemical, prompting a brief shelter-in-place order for nearby residents that was lifted by noon
Two women and two men were found unresponsive during the fire in the 7000 block of North Paulina Street and later pronounced dead at area hospitals
Jackson County’s measure, which passed 36,228 to 26,783, will fund roughly $5.5 million in new 800-megahertz radios for all 641 fire and police radios countywide
With 63% voting against the 1% sales tax that would have expanded the city’s own fire department to 24/7 service, Valley Center will now join Sedgwick County’s Fire District 1, saving an estimated $7.1 million in equipment and facility costs
Walker’s failed 1.75-mill, 10-year levy would have funded round-the-clock staffing at all three fire stations and a new police facility, as the city grapples with growing population pressure on emergency response capacity
Wadsworth’s five-year measure raises the EMS levy from 3 to 4 mills, generating about $2.52 million annually, as voters also approved cutting the city’s fire levy to help offset the increase amid surging emergency call volumes
Local 734 President Matthew Coster says the city’s aging fleet and lack of reserve vehicles leave firefighters stretched thin, warning that larger response areas and increased overtime demands require a long-term fleet replacement strategy, not just new trucks
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A new study ranks fire supervision as a prime option, so how do we make this connection for the younger members of our communities?
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
PRODUCT NEWS
By addressing station air quality through multiple layers of protection, departments can support firefighter health and strengthen their overall cancer prevention efforts
Wilton Fire Department serves approximately 25 square miles in Wilton, Connecticut, protecting a community of 18,500 residents with fire, rescue, EMS, and hazmat services
Haverhill’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant will fund 75 new Scott SCBA packs, 116 masks and 150 cylinders, replacing gear nearing the end of its service life without relying on a city-funded capital project