Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Witt, a Marine veteran who had served the Rutland-Dundee Fire Protection District since January 2019, was hospitalized after suffering a medical emergency during training on Oct. 21
A Canadian fire department uses a custom burn box to give recruits a controlled, up-close look at flashover and fire suppression in action
The proposed authority would unify Manistee, Onekama, Stronach and Filer fire and EMS under full-time staffing, as officials cite shrinking volunteer ranks and slow mutual-aid response times to make the case for new township millages
Building on the 2024 World Fire Congress, UL Research Institutes’ monthly sessions will tackle issues like lithium-ion battery safety and firefighter health
After a bug zapper hazing led to the firing of three firefighters, St. Lucie County’s fire board voted to terminate Chief Jeff Lee without cause, following a union no-confidence vote
The union’s lawsuit alleges a third-party test found oil and particulates in the air used to fill SCBA cylinders, and that the city of Huntsville withheld records about it
Clinton Mayor Will Purdie confirmed two residents died in the fire at the center, home to more than 100 people, as authorities searched through the night and investigate its cause
Toledo officials ordered residents within a mile of the MC Tank Terminal to evacuate after an ongoing chemical release, while those within three miles were told to shelter in place
Jurors were unable to reach a unanimous verdict on any of the nine charges against the man on trial, with prosecutors citing surveillance footage and ATF analysis while the defense disputed the coat seen in the video
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A new study ranks fire supervision as a prime option, so how do we make this connection for the younger members of our communities?
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
PRODUCT NEWS
By addressing station air quality through multiple layers of protection, departments can support firefighter health and strengthen their overall cancer prevention efforts
Wilton Fire Department serves approximately 25 square miles in Wilton, Connecticut, protecting a community of 18,500 residents with fire, rescue, EMS, and hazmat services
Haverhill’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant will fund 75 new Scott SCBA packs, 116 masks and 150 cylinders, replacing gear nearing the end of its service life without relying on a city-funded capital project
Terrain Follow allows any Paladin drone to automatically adjust its altitude as the ground below rises and falls