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
The pilot’s body was recovered from Silver Jack Reservoir after an aircraft supporting the Gold Mountain fire crashed near Ouray
A late-night collision between a pontoon boat and a commercial barge on Lake Pepin claimed three people, including two off-duty Wabasha firefighters
The Yantic Volunteer Fire Co. said Norwich officials mischaracterized ongoing negotiations over reopening the department, accusing the city of negotiating through the media
A year before the Boyle Heights warehouse fire, the facility operator asked city officials about removing a rooftop solar safety device now under scrutiny in the ongoing investigation
First responders honored Cottekill Fire Chief David Gagnon, who was fatally injured while responding to a storm-related call
Two firefighters were treated for burns and an engine and crew transport vehicle were lost as crews battled extreme fire behavior at the Chelan Hills fire
Miami Fire-Rescue personnel helped save a man trapped beneath rubble for eight days following Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes
The legislation would give hiring preference to formerly incarcerated firefighters applying for CAL FIRE jobs and recognize fire camp service as professional experience
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is calling on the HHS secretary to reappoint Dr. John Howard to lead the WTC Health Program
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
First Due became the official platform for the CAL FIRE Incident Reporting System, known as CALFIRS, as the Department’s incident reporting system
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