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
A new law lets fire departments use state grant funding to cover up to half the cost of soybean-based fire suppression products, giving another PFAS-free option while supporting safer operations and agriculture
Palmerdale Fire District joins the Retirement Systems of Alabama in a $1M effort to boost recruitment, retain staff and give firefighters the financial security long out of reach
Guemes Island Fire Department helped recover at least 20 dead canines, many skinned and bound, as authorities investigate the disturbing discoveries along Skagit County shores
The state will send grant funding to rescue squads and fire departments, including agencies in Bristol, Piney Flats, Johnson City and Kingsport, to help buy equipment
A van erupted in flames beneath Interstate 5 in Portland after a crash, trapping six injured people inside until firefighters and a bystander pulled them to safety
Students flooded Ann Arbor’s South University Avenue and nearby neighborhoods after Michigan’s 69-63 title win over UConn, torching couches, hay bales and other furniture
A driver faces homicide and DUI-related charges after a collision with a UTV killed Walnuttown Fire Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Chief Robert Shick
Oceanic Hook and Ladder and Richmond Engine responded to more than 2,000 emergencies in 2025, but leaders say the two Staten Island volunteer companies are struggling to cover basic costs
Paterson firefighters and nine mutual aid departments battled a massive fire at an abandoned former chemical plant, facing hydrant failures, low water pressure, a ruptured gas line and access problems
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Incident command challenges are heightened in a region replete with jurisdictional anomalies
Public safety leaders need to evaluate the impact of executive orders and policy pronouncements on their departments and communities
The Santa Ana winds mirror the self-generated fire winds following German air raids on the city of London during World War II
PRODUCT NEWS
Drawing on decades of expertise, the potential Hexagon spin-off helps organizations navigate uncertainty and manage change across the world’s most critical infrastructure
Firefighters face enough risks on the job — breathing toxic diesel fumes inside the station shouldn’t be one of them, which is why MagneGrip manufactures both source-capture exhaust removal and air purification systems
Using a large national EMS dataset, the report delivers a data-driven snapshot of clinical, operational and workforce trends to inform decision-making and system improvement
Oshkosh Corporation recognized for shaping the future of neighborhoods and developing innovative technology to protect everyday heroes
Upgrades to production flow, paint capacity, safety systems and warehousing strengthen Pierce’s ability to meet rising demand for custom fire apparatus
Bass brings more than two decades of leadership in highly engineered manufacturing, reinforcing Pierce’s commitment to quality, operational excellence and long-term growth to meet customer needs
New mission mode provides simpler and more intuitive sampling of hazardous vapors
As Winter Storms Fern and Gianna moved through in January, FirstNet, Built with AT&T delivered the critical connectivity public safety and essential services rely on
First Due earned a spot on the 2026 GovTech 100 for the second consecutive year, recognizing its AI-powered, all-in-one platform supporting fire and EMS operations