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
NTSB preliminary report says the Skycrane pilots radioed that they had a problem before issuing a mayday as their helicopter struck rising terrain near the Widemouth 2 Fire
Five firefighters and 14 civilians were taken to hospitals after an FDNY fire truck and MTA bus collided at a Bronx intersection
Shannon O’Neill-Gentry and Grant Gentry stopped at an El Dorado County crash and helped free a trapped woman as flames spread through her vehicle
Westford firefighters and a surgical team worked for over two hours to free a worker whose arm became trapped in machinery about 10 feet above the ground
The Paso Robles facility provides live-fire, rescue, EMS and law enforcement training while giving regional agencies a place to train together for major incidents
Hialeah firefighters have opened contract talks seeking raises and improved staffing as the department struggles to retain personnel, maintain four-person crews and recruit paramedics
The union censured Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess over the prosecution of a paramedic and an Annapolis alderman over opposition to additional EMS staffing
Despite a heat index above 100 degrees, Cuba Community Volunteer Fire Department crews saved most of their equipment, but the station was left uninhabitable
Salina Fire Department’s new 20,000-square-foot station features five apparatus bays and space designed to accommodate future growth
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
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New map layers give public safety agencies real-time fire detection and smoke conditions integrated directly into LiveOps at no additional cost
The upgraded CAD system will significantly enhance how the city manages more than 200,000 incidents per year, coordinates resources and uses real-time intelligence — including integrated autonomous drone operations
The latest innovation in the FirstNet network, the nationwide network core is designed specifically for public safety’s unique needs
Longtime ballistic helmet leader to guide next chapter of protection, innovation and growth
How Goshen Township, OH and Holland, MI Fire Departments Prioritized Clean Air in Their New Stations
Fire departments are investing in exhaust removal and air filtration systems to reduce firefighters’ exposure to toxic particulates inside stations
The Ricochet PPE Award Program will provide 15 volunteer departments with 75 sets of specialized gear for EMS, wildland and technical rescue operations