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
Local 860 says Dunmore Chief Christopher DeNaples has been pulled from administrative duty to work firefighting shifts amid a shortage that costs the borough about $260,000 annually in overtime
Since 2023, Albuquerque Fire Rescue has graduated 40 paramedics with 25 more expected this year, alongside a record 40 EMT basics and 26 advanced EMT cadets
Local 3128 says it voted overwhelmingly in February to oppose Chief Dante Suarez over alleged hostile behavior and retaliation, as Suarez sues the city and mayor claiming discrimination and wrongful suspension
The late-forming storm prompted states of emergency in Florida and Alabama as it threatens the Panhandle and southern Mississippi with life-threatening storm surge and flooding this weekend
The Smithfield firefighter was the lone occupant of Engine 52 when it overturned responding to a possible structure fire
A NIOSH investigation shows how a routine transport escalated into a stabbing, and why dispatch coding, staging triggers and patient-notification practices all factored into the outcome
Eagle Rock Assistant Fire Chief Alan Wright suffered cardiac arrest after being struck by debris during a 2016 flood rescue in Alleghany County
San Jose Fire Department’s six-month pilot sends a two-person mobile unit to connect residents with complex medical and behavioral health needs to long-term care, aiming to reduce repeat cycling through 911
The Police Protective League plans to spend millions opposing the firefighters union’s permanent sales tax hike, which would generate an estimated $345 million annually to hire firefighters and build new stations across Los Angeles
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
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
First Due is again the highest-ranked Fire & EMS software company on the list
Three-year partnership expands access to programs that strengthen those who serve
How thoughtful fire station design can integrate exhaust removal and clean-air systems to reduce firefighter exposure to diesel exhaust and airborne contaminants