Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
A Boston dispatcher who took the fatal mayday call joined family and firefighters in honoring Robert “BK” Kilduff Jr.
More than 50 residents were displaced and two firefighters were injured after a fire tore through a 44-unit apartment building in Groton
Central Pierce Fire & Rescue crews used a high-point mechanical advantage system to lift Marge from between two trees
City Council Speaker Julie Menin wants to add a fifth firefighter to 86 FDNY engine companies in high-risk areas
A technical rescue team lowered the injured maintenance worker through the center of the Bradenton tank after he fell while sandblasting
Fire officials said the drones will help assess structure fires before apparatus arrive, improving situational awareness for commanders
Firefighter Travis Langan smashed through a Tesla’s sunroof to rescue Carmen Pinto from rising floodwaters on the Jackie Robinson Parkway
An exterior attack along with water supply operations in Columbia
Firefighters responding to a reported gas leak arrived as a blast tore through an Oak Cliff apartment building, injuring at least five people
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 department’s transition to Pierce custom chassis pumpers reflects a commitment to firefighter safety, operational efficiency and apparatus built specifically for urban fire service demands
The 14th annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field will commemorate the 25th year since the September 11th terrorist attacks. Registration is now open for the event co-sponsored by the Green Bay Metro Fire Department and Pierce Manufacturing
Pierce Manufacturing Demonstrates the Future of Fire Apparatus Innovation at FDIC International 2026
Pierce Manufacturing demonstrated how fire apparatus innovation, connected technologies and evolving manufacturing advancements are driving the future of the fire service
Connect daily vehicle inspections with maintenance workflows in a single, streamlined platform to enhance compliance and uptime for mission-critical fleets
PSTrax provides an operational readiness platform used by public safety agencies to track inspections, equipment status, and operational documentation
When departments plan a new station or renovate an existing facility, airflow planning and exhaust removal system layout should be considered early in the design process
New public safety Assist Agents will responsibly automate workflows to more effectively serve the community