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
The union says crews are regularly assigned reserve apparatus without working air conditioning, exposing members to dangerous cab temperatures during extreme heat
Twenty-five cadets from 10 departments participated in the Central New York Youth Fire and EMS Training Weekend to prepare the next generation of responders
The nearly century-old fireboat David Campbell, which served Portland Fire & Rescue for almost 100 years, was lifted into place as the Columbia River Maritime Museum’s newest exhibit
Railroad workers safely evacuated after a fast-moving wildfire surrounded their train in northern Ontario
The five-year, $41.25 million agreement will keep two Super Scooper aircraft available for wildfire response through 2030
A proposed 48-unit development would provide attainable housing for Trenton firefighters, police officers, EMS personnel and other essential workers
Los Angeles County firefighters worked in some of Venezuela’s hardest-hit areas
Senator Bernie Moreno introduced legislation that would sanction Canadian officials, revoke visas and consider new tariffs over wildfire smoke
More than 200 firefighters and EMS personnel responded after a basement fire spread through two occupied homes, destroying both buildings
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
The Ricochet PPE Award Program will provide 15 volunteer departments with 75 sets of specialized gear for EMS, wildland and technical rescue operations
ImageTrend announced a leadership transition as the company accelerates AI-powered product development and expands its software platform for EMS, fire, healthcare and public safety agencies
Led by Motorola Solutions, with participation from Index Ventures and Dylan Field, this round brings BRINC’s total capital raised to well over a quarter billion dollars
First Due became the official platform for the CAL FIRE Incident Reporting System, known as CALFIRS, as the Department’s incident reporting system
Partnership brings real-time aerial intelligence to first responders with automated mapping and hotspot detection
Partnership brings CRG’s responder-ready building intelligence into LeoCommand for faster, more coordinated response
Built specifically for the fire service, the new platform serves as a centralized hub for firefighters, officers, and decision-makers seeking trusted information, resources, service and maintenance options and solutions to improve air quality and safety inside the station