Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
The Texas A&M Forest Service camp gave young women from several counties hands-on lessons related to wildland firefighting
Tampa Fire Rescue personnel responded to several emergencies during Hurricane Helene
The resource highlights five pitfalls that firefighters should avoid in order to protect their mental health and strengthen their family and social connections
The Modesto Fire Department and Modesto Junior College are holding their first Women’s Empowerment Camp introducing young women to the fire service
Mayor Brandon Scott said the city is readying a team of call takers, dispatchers, support staff and a supervisor to deploy in a few hours
An exercise in Staten Island showed how drones search for survivors in the aftermath of a coastal storm
Easy-Stack Axial Fans are made from rugged, lightweight polyethylene
Launching during Fire Prevention Week, users of the free service can upload details about occupants and hazards to assist Easton firefighters in emergencies.
On Oct. 1, 2017, a gunman opened fire on concertgoers, killing 58 people and wounding more than 400
A San Diego fire captain was one of three firefighters injured in a crash in Louisiana while traveling to help with Hurrican Helene rescue efforts
Firefighters and deputies are among the fallen in the wake of one of the deadliest storms in U.S. history
Teams with cadaver dogs search through the storm debris in western North Carolina
The Fairview Fire Department announced that one of its firefighters died during rescue operations in Buncombe County
New laptop offers productivity, reliability and security for professional use across the enterprise
Federal funding through FEMA will help the Meadville Central Fire Department consistently keep crew size at four firefighters
Saluda County residents offer support to members of the Circle Fire Department following the loss of two firefighters during Hurricane Helene
The BioLab plant in Conyers has had chemical leaks and fires in previous years that caused evacuations and shelter-in-place orders
The Park Fire burned over 429,000 acres in Tehama and Butte counties and the Lassen National Forest
Ballad Health CEO Alan Levine described the decision to move Unicoi County Hospital staff and patients to the roof amid rising floodwaters
Basic supplies arrive by airlift, truck and mule as at least 121 deaths are recorded
Following widespread flooding caused by Hurricane Helene, restoring communications for first responders and civilians is a high priority
Orlando officials approved a spending plan that will include hiring nearly 40 firefighters
Oakland firefighters rescued a deer that wedged into a 10-inch gap between two walls
The Ryndon and Deeth volunteer fire departments split the money and started construction on new firehouses in Elko County
One firefighter was injured as fire companies worked to extinguish the underground fire
A battalion chief and two captains were transported by helicopter to a hospital in Shreveport, La.
A fire on the roof of the BioLab plant on Conyers caused the sprinkler system to mix with a water-reactive chemical
Over 50 search and rescue teams are spread across several states as officials warn that the recovery will be lengthy
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
An Alabama recruit school is under investigation after video emerges of a staged EMS response in a bathroom
Conyers blaze pumps massive plume of toxic smoke still visible for miles
USAR task forces and fire department swiftwater teams conduct rescues in the wake of Hurricane Helene
Fire/rescue crews in Sarasota and Manatee counties were able to make over 800 rescues during the unprecedented rainfall
Highlighting a joint statement from EMS associations, Chief Brian Schaeffer argues for a shift towards broader, evidence-based performance metrics to enhance EMS quality and effectiveness
Following the Trump assassination attempt, first responders are fired or suspended for their social media comments
PRODUCT NEWS
The dangers of diesel exhaust inside the fire station
Prince George’s County firefighters are among firefighters from five departments testing the gear in training and on emergency calls
Acquisition of eDispatches expands the reach of emergency data to field responders available through RapidSOS
75% believed AI would be anywhere from “somewhat important” to a “top priority” for public safety agencies in the future
Kerr was IAFC President before finishing her career as the Fire Chief of Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue
Hims & Hers provides increased access to safe and affordable weight loss treatment at up to a 50% discount to help the heroes in their communities with their health and wellness
All American Fire Equipment announces local stops on Rosenbauer’s 2024 Power Tour: Sept. 19th – 28th
Innovative Fire Trucks Take Center Stage Across Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia