Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Adair County Health System had set up a triage center at the Greenfield high school after much of town was destroyed
Bernalillo County Fire and Rescue is buying a Pierce Volterra fire engine with a state environment grant
Officials for Central Pierce Fire & Rescue, Graham Fire & Rescue and Orting Valley Fire and Rescue have taken first steps in putting plan before voters
Firefighters in Waterford were initially dispatched for a person injured in a fall
The bill mandates that the U.S. establishes safety standards for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in devices like e-bikes to prevent fire risks
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Waterford Fire Chief Kevin Hafemann said plans to split fire, EMS into separate organizations was done without his input
Union City Firefighter Michael Crosby underwent multiple surgeries after being accidentally shot in the back
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The museum posted on its website that nearby construction crane activity led to concerns about building stability
Firefighters participated in full PPE for the 4.2-mile run in Tempe
San Jose firefighters were able to keep the fire from extending into exposures
Cincinnati Engine 24 was traveling at 55 miles per hour when it crossed the intersection and the driver lost control
Overland Park firefighters faced a worker buried up to his waist 15 feet below the ground
Municipal leaders support the bill but ask where will funding for mental health resources come from and what will be the impact on insurance funds
Members of the Menomonie fire and police departments were surprised by the gift
In “The Lost Bus,” Matthew McConaughey plays a bus driver who helps navigate a bus full of children through the 2018 wildfire
A bus carrying farm workers overturned after it collided with a truck in Marion County
Oakland house has a history of being occupied by squatters
Supporters of the ban believe it will push manufacturers to avoid using the cancer-causing chemicals
Waterford administrator offered a plan to create a new EMS department as part of a larger reorganization
Benton County Fire District 1 stated the 525,000-square-foot cold storage warehouse in Finley is too unstable to enter
Kirk Grau and Wade Fossum will represent Super Vac and Command Light at upcoming industry events
Federal prosecutors alleged that Cobb County’s firefighter hiring discriminated against African-American applicants
SAM Medical will continue its focus on developing high-quality medical devices and solutions for emergency responders
An 18-year-old Allen High School graduate collapsed while participating in a citizen’s fire academy training
When Kingsville firefighters arrived at the I-95 EMS call, a driver struck both the fire engine and the rescue squad
Mutual aid response credited with keeping Durham barn fire from destroying an attached residence
Animal Rescue
North Canaan firefighters were lowered into a rock quarry to rescue the injured terrier
Kingston firefighters rescued two teens trapped inside the swing seats intended for small children
Cameras using artificial intelligence can help agencies create smarter wildfire response plans
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Emergency services organizations are struggling to meet the escalating needs for medical supplies, equipment and vehicles
Preplanning is critical to identifying the unsafe living conditions in your area
Several factors dictate the exact sequence of events
A new study ranks fire supervision as a prime option, so how do we make this connection for the younger members of our communities?
While no fire department is ever fully prepared for such extreme conditions, we must constantly review and practice our response efforts
Should past troubles disqualify fire service leaders from holding the top spot, and are some troubles too serious to uphold the public’s trust?
PRODUCT NEWS
Partnership brings the IGNIS 2 aerial ignition system to the Inspired Flight IF1200A drone platform
Avive has rapidly built an expansive and diverse customer base, delivering its FDA-approved, award-winning AED technology across all 50 states
Bill, based on concerns about hacking, faces opposition as Chinese-made drones are generally cheaper
See the Pickup Series Pro-Line - a collection of sliding command centers for trucks - at booth #9445
Three strategic experts bring a wealth of knowledge to customer success and sales divisions
Pierce Manufacturing is set to showcase the latest advancements in fire apparatus and groundbreaking technologies at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) 2024
The winner of the 2023 Harley Davidson Softail giveaway, in partnership with Streamlight, will be announced Saturday, April 20
The Badger trailer is the world’s first overland response unit
See the first-ever Type III Demers eFX Ambulance, an all electric, reimagined ambulance
Hughes Fire Equipment to offer Type I, Type II, and Type III Medix ambulances in Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and Hawaii