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
Madison, McFarland and Sun Prairie firefighters used two abandoned homes for live-fire training, giving younger crews real-structure experience
The National Volunteer Fire Council is recognizing volunteer firefighters, EMS providers, junior members and junior programs for outstanding service
A new four-bill package would require the FDNY to replace turnout gear, add regular health screenings for firefighters and retirees, and test firehouse drinking water
Assistant Chief Mike Salvini and Deputy Chief Marc Palmieri rescued a man from a second-floor bedroom as fire tore through his Fair Lawn home
Chief Jaime Moore publicly pushed back on reports that crews warned about smoldering ground before the Lachman Fire was cleared, only to see it reignite days later as the deadly Palisades Fire
Speakers and sessions underscored how practical innovation, coordinated planning and early engagement between developers and responders are shaping safer, faster and more efficient emergency operations
Two reports offer valuable planning information for when residents cannot safely evacuate
Honolulu Firefighter Jeff Fiala died after entering a burning home without a hoseline, a tactic now under investigation following a state safety probe
Tulsa City Council has approved a plan allowing the fire department to charge insurance companies of at-fault drivers $710 to $1,865 per response
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The incident has reignited debate over department directives and personal beliefs
Amid the grief and devastation of survivors, many are sharing the courageous efforts of first responders, fellow residents, family members and even camp counselors who put their lives on the line to save others
Chicago’s new fireground SOP is a reminder for departments to review command roles, operational readiness and compliance before a critical incident forces change
Severe flash flooding across western Maryland prompts rescues from cars, houses, schools and businesses
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Even with hybrid and electric fire trucks, diesel engines and incomplete filtration still leave cancer-causing exhaust in the air
The EXFIL Rescuer delivers advanced protection and everyday adaptability for land-based missions, while the EXFIL Maritime Rescuer extends that performance into the water with a liner engineered for neutral buoyancy and quick drying
DREW is a biofidelic (behaves like the human body) helmet-test rig built to simulate real head-to-ground falls and capture both linear and rotational head motion
The department’s order of two Pierce Ascendant tillers and two Enforcer pumpers reflects a commitment to reliable apparatus built to meet the demands of a large metropolitan fire service
Public Access to Defibrillation in Transportation Facilities Act of 2025 would expand AED access to millions of travelers
Through AI-powered processes, built-in checklists, guided workflows, and real-time validation, First Due eliminates manual coordination
The nationwide contest will award one grand prize winner a $25,000 cash prize for the most innovative app idea