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
Paulding County officials say placing paramedics on Engine 13 will reduce response gaps and strengthen countywide medical coverage
A public feud in Clinton Township is raising questions about EMS response models, as officials push for more EMT-based responses while firefighters warn reducing paramedic staffing could cut advanced care
Surveyors in Melbourne Beach discovered a young manatee trapped in a concrete stormwater structure, prompting an hours-long, multiagency rescue
North Ridgeville Fire Department partnered with University Hospitals’ Tactical Emergency Casualty Care team for two days of training focused on active shooter and mass-casualty responses
Scruggs Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Captain Jane Crawford was recognized at the Virginia Fire and Rescue Conference for more than five decades of firefighting and instructor leadership
State officials reversed a proposed code update that would have allowed taller apartment buildings with one stairwell, siding with fire marshals who warned the change could endanger residents
Firefighters face enough risks on the job — breathing toxic diesel fumes inside the station shouldn’t be one of them, which is why MagneGrip manufactures both source-capture exhaust removal and air purification systems
The National Volunteer Fire Council is looking for volunteer firefighters to share personal stories for a new mental health video series aimed at raising awareness and encouraging wellness support
Grapevine officials say shifting fire department resources toward EMS is needed to match call volume, but critics warn the plan could affect response coverage
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
What firefighters must understand about downed power lines and other energy sources
150+ firefighters responded to the Rockton, Ill., plant explosion, a scene reminiscent of West, Texas
Moore and Rob Lawrence break down employer mandates and exemptions for mask wearing and vaccination
Investing, in your mind, health or a hobby, can compound the benefit of a bonus on you, your family and others
4 reasons the ketamine-focused case should serve as a wakeup call to first responders
Have you recently reviewed lifting techniques, stretcher operations and teamwork to avoid a patient drop?
PRODUCT NEWS
The new Engine 23 from Seagrave revives the department’s 1970s-era Omaha Orange and white color scheme to enhance visibility and honor its history
Company to showcase new Fire-Hazmat innovations at FDIC 2025, Indianapolis, as first EXO 8 Gamma area monitors ship to customers across North America this month
Entrants must be an active volunteer firefighter in the U.S. and an NVFC member
Braun Ambulances returns to FDIC International 2025 with two models, including the debut of the Select by Braun Chief XL Type I
Attendees will explore the climate-defying MXP 153 Type I Arctic Range Edition and the all-new MXP 170 Type I ambulance, built for peak performance, safety and efficiency
Missouri lawmakers are weighing a ban on Chinese-made drones, but the move faces the high cost of American alternatives—often 10 times more expensive
The week focuses on the need for better understanding of the life safety benefits of home fire sprinklers
Industry experts, fire service leaders, and wellness pioneers unite to advance firefighter health, performance, and resilience
FLIR will be showcasing K-Series cameras with enhanced image quality at FDIC International in Indianapolis
March 28-30, 2025 in Rockland, Massachusetts