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
Retired Baltimore County Fire Capt. Jhett Lewis has flown a large American flag in memory of a family friend killed in Vietnam and to honor those who served
New laws are broadening access to PTSD care, including treatment funding, medical cannabis protections and research into psychedelic-assisted therapy
Partnership brings real-time aerial intelligence to first responders with automated mapping and hotspot detection
Wooster Township firefighters made several attempts to reach three people trapped inside a burning Econo Lodge
Bench 988 gives first responders a place to talk with retired firefighters who understand the trauma of the job
Pender EMS & Fire employees will become county employees as most emergency services shift under county management
Delaware County will evaluate all 28 volunteer fire departments as officials seek solutions to recruitment, retention and long-term service sustainability
York’s new fire station replaces a nearly 60-year-old facility with modern cancer-prevention features, expanded living quarters, and space to support a growing fire department
Columbia firefighters rescued the severely burned children after forcing entry through heavy smoke and rapidly deteriorating conditions
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
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
Fire officials said the drones will help assess structure fires before apparatus arrive, improving situational awareness for commanders
The department’s transition to Pierce custom chassis pumpers reflects a commitment to firefighter safety, operational efficiency and apparatus built specifically for urban fire service demands