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
Norwich officials offered a path to reinstate Yantic Fire Engine Co. No. 1 as volunteers press lawsuit over Unified Command and question public safety, costs
Victims say someone threw flammable liquid onto the fire in Whitfield County, sending flames through the crowd and prompting multiple airlifts to burn centers
The newest state-of-the-industry project focuses on firefighter training
The Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department will now have a permanent location to provide annual physicals, cardiac stress tests and cancer-related screenings
After Mid County Fire Protection District firefighters pulled out due to a roof collapse, relatives say they were told the home had been searched
Fire Chief Tim Sendelbach rejected allegations of insubordination, misinformation and creating division, arguing the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority board’s claims lack evidence as it moves to terminate his contract
A veteran firefighter testified he flagged smoldering areas days before embers from the Lachman fire reignited into the blaze that killed 12.
Charlotte’s $1.9M Ladder 2 tiller truck is sidelined by rear steer-axle issues and its $1.9M electric fire engine is also out of service
Police say the man lit fires in his Pocono Pines townhome to “kill spiders,” including placing a love seat over a smoldering blaze, and the fire spread to three adjoining units
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
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
PRODUCT NEWS
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
