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
Four Grand Blanc Township firefighters had accused township officials of retaliating after they spoke out about staffing and Fire Chief Jamie Jent’s possible dismissal
Los Angeles County Fire Department’s team deployed with 71 members, six canine teams and 84,000 pounds of equipment to assist alongside Virginia Task Force 1
Dangerous waves and rip currents turned the rescue effort treacherous, sending three divers to the hospital as crews searched for a missing young swimmer
As Lineage’s massive Boyle Heights cold storage facility continues burning, officials and experts are raising concerns about warehouse fire hazards
A Broome County man faces manslaughter and arson charges after a fire tore through an Endwell motel used for temporary housing, killing six people
Two firefighters offered differing accounts about whether fireworks were heard before blaze, a key issue in the federal arson trial
A 10-month review recommends Montgomery County add three fire and EMS stations, hire a fire marshal and strengthen countywide coordination
Dutchess County’s new three-story live-fire training building will provide realistic burn scenarios while honoring longtime deputy fire coordinator Ray Nichols
A fast-moving fire tore through the Knights Inn in Endwell, which had been used for temporary family housing
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 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
The department’s transition to Pierce custom chassis pumpers reflects a commitment to firefighter safety, operational efficiency and apparatus built specifically for urban fire service demands