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
Kansas City firefighters rescued five people from a third-floor apartment via ground ladders after heavy fire cut off the stairwell inside the building
A fast-moving fire tore through Portland’s historic Old Port, complicating firefighting efforts and damaging multiple buildings and boats
A multi-department merger forming the South Madison Fire Territory will take effect Jan. 1, adding full-time staffing, hiring dozens of firefighters and medics
The GHSA-Waymo online course covers extrication, vehicle shutdowns and safe interaction with autonomous cars during emergencies
Hamilton Fire Chief David Haverdink died Christmas Day after being struck by a vehicle while working a medical call on M-40
After-action reports one year after the Palisades and Eaton fires point to staffing, coordination and evacuation gaps, driving changes to improve future wildfire response
FDNY officials say a sharp rise in fire fatalities among New Yorkers age 65 and older is “very concerning,” with seniors accounting for nearly two-thirds of the city’s fire deaths so far this year
Wilmington firefighters boarded the Liberia-flagged Chiquita Voyager to evacuate crew and battle an engine room fire
Fire departments across eastern Onondaga and western Madison counties are adjusting response plans as a major water main break raises concerns about hydrant reliability and potential water shortages
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The incident has reignited debate over department directives and personal beliefs
Amid the grief and devastation of survivors, many are sharing the courageous efforts of first responders, fellow residents, family members and even camp counselors who put their lives on the line to save others
Chicago’s new fireground SOP is a reminder for departments to review command roles, operational readiness and compliance before a critical incident forces change
Severe flash flooding across western Maryland prompts rescues from cars, houses, schools and businesses
The heartbreaking death of a Kansas City FF/paramedic reminds us that every shift carries unseen dangers
The Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program and the WTC Health Program are also casualties in this latest government program reduction in force
PRODUCT NEWS
New upgrades enhance quality and efficiency to meet growing demand for Pierce fire apparatus and help drive down industry-wide extended lead times
Representing the 4,000th PUC Pump milestone, three new Pierce Velocity PUC Pumpers will enhance the Clark County Fire Department’s ability to protect one of the nation’s most dynamic and demanding response areas
FirstNet Compact Rapid Deployables, AT&T LEO Cell Trailers and LEO Emergency Communication Portables and AT&T Amphibious Vehicle are delivering connectivity
The Connecticut Fire Academy received AFG funding to modernize and expand SCBA equipment used to train recruits and support specialized programs statewide
MagneGrip offers FREE CAD design services to help departments get airflow right from the start
Reauthorization will ensure public safety’s voice in guiding the evolution of emergency communications
The downloadable graphic shows the proper step-by-step doffing process aimed at protecting firefighters from harmful contaminants trapped in their gear