Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Canada’s defense minister confirmed casualties after a major fire broke out at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, with high winds spreading flames and hospitals reporting they were overwhelmed by the number of patients
Firefighter Kaitlyn Gallagher joined the U.S. Forest Service as a wildland firefighter apprentice in 2025
A 16-year-old shot his way into Silver Rail Elementary with a shotgun purchased by his mother before being fatally shot by a bystander, marking the 28th mass killing in the U.S. this year
Portland firefighters worked with TriMet to de-energize overhead power lines before extinguishing a roof-compartment fire fueled by train batteries and A/C units
At a Rose Garden event with national fire and police organizations, President Donald Trump directed Attorney General Todd Blanche to pursue capital punishment for anyone convicted of killing a firefighter
Methuen Lt. Ryan Fortune rushed from the beach to help rescue a man suffering burns and smoke exposure during an Aug. 14 Salisbury fire that damaged four homes
The unnamed woman is the second World Trade Center victim identified using investigative genetic genealogy, bringing the total identified to 1,655 as roughly 40% of those killed in the 2001 attacks remain unidentified 25 years later
Facing a $14.4M shortfall, Pasco’s city manager presented budget scenarios that would eliminate up to 50 and close stations, drawing packed-house opposition from residents and first responders
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Haverhill’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant will fund 75 new Scott SCBA packs, 116 masks and 150 cylinders, replacing gear nearing the end of its service life without relying on a city-funded capital project
Terrain Follow allows any Paladin drone to automatically adjust its altitude as the ground below rises and falls
The three-year agreement makes Waco the second Texas department to test Qwake’s C-THRU helmet, which combines thermal imaging with navigation, communication and safety alerts
Leadership team evolution positions T-Mobile to accelerate expansion in new and emerging growth opportunities, innovate to build next-generation networks powered by AI and 6G, and strengthen differentiation for customers
Registration Closes Soon for September 14–16 Gathering of Public Safety and FirstNet Communications Leaders