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
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem told lawmakers her office is working to restore funding to the National Fire Academy, after classes were halted due to Trump Administration cuts
While vacationing in Bermuda, a firefighter and a 911 dispatcher jumped into action to save a priest found unresponsive in shallow water
“I’m ready to roll up my sleeves,” Kalispell Fire Chief Jay Hagen said about his new leadership position
Turn-key work truck features include customizable cargo access and management, four-wheel drive and enhanced essential safety features
Firefighter Mark Keller, who began serving with the Mesa Fire and Medical Department in 1990, is being remembered for his commitment and legacy in the fire service
The bill would cover tuition for firefighters, paramedics and other first responders after six years of service and their dependents after 10 years
Patrick Gordiski recently retired from the Greenwich Fire Department
James Muller’s widow cites poor communication, water overload from deck guns and inadequate training as key failures that led to her husband’s death
Three top officers of the Los Angeles firefighters union were suspended after an audit revealed $800,000 in improperly documented credit card charges
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Incident command challenges are heightened in a region replete with jurisdictional anomalies
Public safety leaders need to evaluate the impact of executive orders and policy pronouncements on their departments and communities
The Santa Ana winds mirror the self-generated fire winds following German air raids on the city of London during World War II
A deadly vehicle attack in New Orleans underscores the need for EMS to adapt to evolving threats, exploring strategies for prevention, response and building resilience
PRODUCT NEWS
The partnership will pioneer a new model that bridges research, education and operational excellence in the field of public safety
The new ARFF vehicles will support MET – Montreal Metropolitan Airport’s transition from a regional airfield to a major domestic hub
The Hooley Awards honor industry leaders who demonstrate outstanding innovation, service, and forward-thinking
Agencies that subscribe to Lexipol’s wellness solution to proactively monitor their members’ risks for stroke, cardiovascular disease, chronic disease, and cortisol levels
Black Flag Response delivers advanced medical care and technical rescue capabilities with military precision, directly to communities in their most vulnerable moments
The Davenport Fire Department unveiled a new $740,000 fire engine designed to boost mobility and offering the latest technology to better serve the community
With a commitment unlike any other carrier, AT&T delivered these sites across 46 states and D.C., 9 months ahead of schedule