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
Officials waived nearly all $108,000 in penalties so departments could “prioritize limited resources” on improving firefighter tracking and PPE systems, after the Searsmont lumber yard explosion killed three people and injured at least 10 others
Chief George Martin, who served the Adrian Rural Fire District for more than 20 years, died after suffering a medical event while responding to a motor vehicle accident
Selma Fire and Rescue’s Capt. Aeneas Pettway, who served the department for 27 years as fire investigator and inspector is remembered by colleagues for his unwavering commitment and positive attitude
Sterling Heights, chosen as one of three sites nationwide for the FEMA-funded Cooking Fire Prevention Toolkit Initiative, is installing temperature-limiting stove technology at Fieldstone Apartments to address cooking fires, the leading cause of home fires in America
Hialeah firefighters approved compounded raises of 15.6% over two years, falling well short of the union’s initial 27% demand and trailing the police union’s contract, as the department continues losing personnel
The CPSE Center for Innovation’s newest Strategic Scan found that 68% of surveyed chiefs expect data centers to change fire department planning
Flint Fire Department becomes one of just 25 to 30 in the nation with active CAAS accreditation, meeting the highest EMS standards about two years after relaunching its ambulance service following a more than 20-year hiatus
The Marrero-Estelle Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 fired an employee after discovering years of improper payroll insurance withholdings, recovering $126,275 through an insurance claim while an investigation continues
Renton police officers arrived to assist fire crews with an unconscious person in a vehicle when they heard a gunshot that wounded a firefighter
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
From Washington’s political shakeup to local EMS tax levies — what election results may mean for the future of emergency medical services
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Integrated vending and smart locker solutions connect secure, automated access to critical supplies and equipment with centralized inventory and asset management
Documenting exposure concerns, equipment needs and costs before the grant window opens gives departments more time to build a strong application without rushing under deadline pressure
Dallas Police Department and Dallas Fire-Rescue set to deploy Mark43’s cloud-native public safety operations platform
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