Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
The Dundalk station’s beloved 45-year holiday attraction won’t return this year as its core group of builders shrinks and ages, mirroring a broader volunteer shortage that has also left the fire company short on apparatus-qualified members
10 departments will each receive a $20,000 grant from AES, in partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council
Firefighters from Hazleton and Hazle Township rescued six people trapped on upper floors after fire broke out near a common stairwell, with one person treated for minor injuries and the Red Cross assisting nine displaced residents
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says the administration remains “full-bore ahead” on relocating Forest Service headquarters to Salt Lake City, closing research stations and shifting wildfire-fighting duties to a new agency, even as a federal judge blocked the plan
Local 145 accuses Councilmember Henry Foster of failing to advocate for a permanent Skyline Hills fire station, still a temporary structure after 11 years and $26 million short of funding, as the union backs his re-election opponent
All four rural emergency service districts showcased apparatus and fielded questions from residents at “Inside the Firehouse” to explain how tax dollars fund volunteer fire departments outside city limits
About 180 of 250 Orange County Animal Rescue Team volunteers were on standby with fueled trailers as the Norte fire threatened San Juan Capistrano’s equestrian community, with roughly 300 shelter stalls prepared across the county
Ephrata Chief Jeremy Burns told the city council that EMS needs a sustainable funding source beyond the general fund, floating a voter-approved EMS levy or utility model used in nearby cities
The state’s new fire code requires annual inspections for recalled sprinkler heads and property owner notification to local fire departments, addressing a gap exposed by the 2025 Fall River fire that killed 10 residents
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
By addressing station air quality through multiple layers of protection, departments can support firefighter health and strengthen their overall cancer prevention efforts
Wilton Fire Department serves approximately 25 square miles in Wilton, Connecticut, protecting a community of 18,500 residents with fire, rescue, EMS, and hazmat services
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