Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
In Fort Worth, rising EMS attrition has prompted the fire department to shift crews to a 24/48 schedule
Howard County and neighboring firefighters trained on removing burning electric vehicles, monitoring hazards and adapting tactics for high-risk EV fire incidents
Firefighters, medics and special operations units responded to a bus crash, where one patient required a complex extrication
Chicago police are questioning a person of interest in the blaze that led to the death of firefighter Michael Altman, a fourth-generation member of the department
Firefighters battle for a seventh day as Nebraska’s largest wildfire on record scorches more than 1,300 square miles, with wind, heat and low containment threatening renewed spread
Nashville Firefighter Wayne Barry Jr. suffered a medical emergency at Fire Station 32
A divided Quincy City Council blocked funding for new turnout gear despite testing that found cancer-linked chemicals in the current equipment
First responders described pushing through to clear the Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, contain the suspect and evacuate children to safety
Retired firefighter and longtime motorsports safety official Billy Hurt was killed when two emergency vehicles collided while responding to a crash during a sprint car race
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Montgomery County crews faced a complex and dangerous scene with a plane entangled in power lines dangling 100 feet above the ground
Firefighters must ensure that they have and properly maintain air monitoring equipment to quickly identify dangerous environments
The aftermath of a serious incident can be the critical moment to expand our life safety messaging and connect with the public
Mayday training, preplanning, mutual-aid agreements and scene size-ups emerge as common themes in major incidents
A recent poll of FireRescue1 readers found a majority strongly favored one side of the issue
Submerged vehicles can experience thermal runaway if water leaks into the battery box
PRODUCT NEWS
Aided by a collaborative transition with Halt Fire’s leadership, Reliant Fire Apparatus will strengthen service and support for fire departments throughout Michigan
First responders in all major markets now have access to dedicated 5G UW network capacity
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments has equipped each member jurisdiction to quickly detect and identify over 5,000 chemical threats in the field
The Light Rescue Series includes the Light Rescue Spreader, Cutter and a Combi tool that combines a Spreader and Cutter in one device
The 13th annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field will take place Saturday, September 20, 2025. Registration is now open for the event co-sponsored by the Green Bay Metro Fire Department and Pierce Manufacturing.
MagneGrip’s Complete Clean Air Solutions combine exhaust capture and air purification systems to protect crews from diesel fumes, airborne toxins and viruses
Event will bring together key decision-makers, thought leaders, and innovators to explore the latest developments in public safety technology
2024 deliveries rise 13%, but booked orders remain 45% above pre-pandemic baseline
High-candela flashlight offers powerful downrange illumination in a compact, rechargeable design
Marking a nod to tradition and a step into the future, Elkhart firefighters at Station 4 celebrated their upgraded fire engine with a ceremonial push-in