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
Firefighters evacuated construction workers and nearby buildings after two structural columns buckled inside a 38-story Manhattan high-rise
A state Senate resolution gives New Jersey lifeguards formal first responder recognition and access to emergency responder benefits
FDNY crews quickly extinguished flames on the Brooklyn Bridge during New York City’s fireworks show
Volunteer search and rescue leaders say local agencies are waiting too long to request specialized teams
Loveland Rural Fire Protection District President Paul Bukowski said he has no plans to resign as critics cite transparency and leadership concerns
Imperial Beach officials say a 25% vacancy rate and a nearly 50% increase in call volume over the past decade have forced firefighters to work up to 10 days at a time
Retired Baltimore County Fire Capt. Jhett Lewis has flown a large American flag in memory of a family friend killed in Vietnam and to honor those who served
A Clinton volunteer firefighter aboard his personal boat safely removed all occupants from a smoking 42-foot vessel south of Duck Island
Four Eden Prairie firefighters received the U.S. Attorney’s Office Hometown Hero Award after entering without a hose to rescue a 9-month-old baby trapped inside
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
Partnership brings real-time aerial intelligence to first responders with automated mapping and hotspot detection
Partnership brings CRG’s responder-ready building intelligence into LeoCommand for faster, more coordinated response
Built specifically for the fire service, the new platform serves as a centralized hub for firefighters, officers, and decision-makers seeking trusted information, resources, service and maintenance options and solutions to improve air quality and safety inside the station
Integration brings real-time drone telemetry into LeoCommand, enabling faster coordination and more informed decision-making for public safety agencies
This session will bring together leading public safety and communications experts to examine how FirstNet, the dedicated public safety communications network, was leveraged to support planning, operations, and response during a global-scale sporting event
Expanding fire training procurement
Fire officials said the drones will help assess structure fires before apparatus arrive, improving situational awareness for commanders