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
Maddy Geer donated a kidney to her firefighter husband after he developed stage 5 kidney failure
The newlyweds included Answer the Call among more than 20 charities receiving $26 million in donations surrounding their wedding
Fort Worth union leaders say paramedic shortages and proposed staffing cuts could reduce patient care, while the city disputes public safety claims
Piseco Fire Chief Steve Woehrle, a retired police officer and 9/11 responder, died in the line of duty
The union says crews are regularly assigned reserve apparatus without working air conditioning, exposing members to dangerous cab temperatures during extreme heat
The Eldridge City Council voted to assume control of the department despite opposition from firefighters, who warned the move could lead to volunteer departures
Los Angeles firefighters responded after a suspect allegedly set fire to a townhome during a domestic violence standoff
Maple Grove Fire Chief Maddison Zikmund resigned after being charged with sexually assaulting a 17-year-old fire cadet he allegedly groomed while supervising a youth program
Federal investigators allege the firefighter exchanged sexually explicit images of children, including AI-generated material, over a two-year period
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
How Goshen Township, OH and Holland, MI Fire Departments Prioritized Clean Air in Their New Stations
Fire departments are investing in exhaust removal and air filtration systems to reduce firefighters’ exposure to toxic particulates inside stations
The Ricochet PPE Award Program will provide 15 volunteer departments with 75 sets of specialized gear for EMS, wildland and technical rescue operations
ImageTrend announced a leadership transition as the company accelerates AI-powered product development and expands its software platform for EMS, fire, healthcare and public safety agencies
Led by Motorola Solutions, with participation from Index Ventures and Dylan Field, this round brings BRINC’s total capital raised to well over a quarter billion dollars
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