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
A fire in an abandoned house in Oakland extended into the attic of a house next door displacing 12 occupants
The Anderson Fire Department’s new fire engine replaces one that has been in service for 12 years
DEA proposal would make marijuana a Schedule III drug but not make it legal for recreational use
CalRx’s Naloxone Access Initiative will purchase 3.2M twin packs of the drug at half the market price
Regulators are facing insurance companies not renewing policies due to high risk
Memorial Weekend events will honor the 89 firefighters who lost their lives while on duty in 2023, along with 137 firefighters who passed away in prior years
Crime
A man entered the Marietta firehouse and museum in the early morning hours vandalizing items on display
Politics
Trump visited the members of Engine 8, Ladder 2 and Battalion 8 in Manhattan while campaigning during court proceedings
Captain Jerry Boylan of The Conception will also receive supervised release after the deadliest maritime disaster in recent U.S. history
Governor Ned Lamont said the heat from the fire in Norwalk compromised some of the I-95 bridge
In a concise one-hour course, participants will learn three essential steps to control bleeding
Photographs provided by the Portland Police Bureau show police cars in flames, including one next to a large propane tank
Tanker carrying 8,500 gallons of gasoline on I-95 in Norwalk was involved in a collision with a tractor-trailer and a car
The tickets will be distributed to first responders, healthcare professionals and other Philly-based organizations to “harness the intensity and excitement” for the matchup
Drivers honking horns, neighbors banging on doors get the attention of firefighters as Huntington Park firehouse burns
A fire in a Brooklyn supermarket quickly extended into residential structures
Lawsuit
Attorney for one of the families said the city neglected abandoned properties leading firefighters to believe protections were in place
FirstNet
The guide is a reference tool for emergency managers and first responders interested in learning about the products, services and capabilities available with FirstNet, the nationwide public safety broadband network
Fire Chief
Norfolk Fire Chief Sidney Carroll joined the department in 1982
The partnership will provide regulatory support, equipment, software, and training to law enforcement and emergency response agencies deploying drones
The Capital Region Firefighter program launches a 100 Teens-to-Lifesavers Challenge
Wichita union president said the assignment was mandatory and that it placed citizens at risk of a delayed response
Yuba City Firefighter Chase Kennedy grew up visiting his father’s firehouse
Allentown firefighters faced fire on the third floor of an end unit that was extending into the exposures
Collapse
Eight Spokane firefighters were inside when the roof of the US Bank building collapsed
Salary
Newport News officials proposed a pay raise and step plan to be more competitive with neighboring departments
Budget
Ogdensburg officials anticipate overtime costs estimated at almost $300K
Just by boosting your cardiorespiratory fitness by one metabolic equivalent, you can lower your risk of death by 11-17%
Vehicle Safety
Proponents claim autonomous trucks are safe and cannot be affected by driver distraction, fatigue and impairment
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Emergency services organizations are struggling to meet the escalating needs for medical supplies, equipment and vehicles
Preplanning is critical to identifying the unsafe living conditions in your area
Several factors dictate the exact sequence of events
A new study ranks fire supervision as a prime option, so how do we make this connection for the younger members of our communities?
While no fire department is ever fully prepared for such extreme conditions, we must constantly review and practice our response efforts
Should past troubles disqualify fire service leaders from holding the top spot, and are some troubles too serious to uphold the public’s trust?
PRODUCT NEWS
Three strategic experts bring a wealth of knowledge to customer success and sales divisions
Pierce Manufacturing is set to showcase the latest advancements in fire apparatus and groundbreaking technologies at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) 2024
The winner of the 2023 Harley Davidson Softail giveaway, in partnership with Streamlight, will be announced Saturday, April 20
The Badger trailer is the world’s first overland response unit
See the first-ever Type III Demers eFX Ambulance, an all electric, reimagined ambulance
Hughes Fire Equipment to offer Type I, Type II, and Type III Medix ambulances in Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and Hawaii
The episode includes a drive-around and demonstration of the Vector, REV Group’s all-electric North American-style fire truck
FedRAMP authorization allows First Due to provide solutions to all federal agencies across the globe
From electric fire engines to enhanced communication for command, there is something for everyone to see at the show
