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
Wallingford firefighters faced heavy fire on the second floor of a home, pulled a dog to safety, and cleared a mayday after a firefighter rapidly exited via ladder
The seven-time NASCAR Cup champion will debut a new helmet honoring America’s fallen firefighters in partnership with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
What would be your initial report and actions at this Prince George’s County fire?
FEMA says it can continue emergency response early in a shutdown, but prolonged funding gaps could disrupt planning with state and local partners
Officials say the NIOSH-led registry is now the nation’s largest firefighter cancer cohort, using service histories linked to state cancer data to better track risk and guide prevention
The FDNY says an unpermitted basement unit in a multi-family building led to a rapidly spreading blaze that killed a 34-year-old mother and her 17-day-old daughter
The year-long program will deploy remotely launched drones to 911 scenes to provide live video, boost responder safety and potentially deliver critical medical supplies
The Omaha Fire Department said authorities have repeatedly removed unauthorized people from the home
A White Level firefighter suffered a medical emergency during a fire on Hickory Rock Road and later died at a hospital
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program and the WTC Health Program are also casualties in this latest government program reduction in force
Incident command challenges are heightened in a region replete with jurisdictional anomalies
Public safety leaders need to evaluate the impact of executive orders and policy pronouncements on their departments and communities
The Santa Ana winds mirror the self-generated fire winds following German air raids on the city of London during World War II
A deadly vehicle attack in New Orleans underscores the need for EMS to adapt to evolving threats, exploring strategies for prevention, response and building resilience
An explainer and action plan based on the Consensus Statement of NAEMSP, IAFF and IACP
PRODUCT NEWS
FirstNet is powering a resilient connectivity plan to keep first responders mission ready throughout every moment of the Big Game
The discount is 10% off the total order and can be reused on future purchases
Hexagon’s next-generation platform provides faster, smarter emergency response
Program provides departments with the funding to address the risks of diesel exhaust and airborne contaminants
New upgrades enhance quality and efficiency to meet growing demand for Pierce fire apparatus and help drive down industry-wide extended lead times
Representing the 4,000th PUC Pump milestone, three new Pierce Velocity PUC Pumpers will enhance the Clark County Fire Department’s ability to protect one of the nation’s most dynamic and demanding response areas
FirstNet Compact Rapid Deployables, AT&T LEO Cell Trailers and LEO Emergency Communication Portables and AT&T Amphibious Vehicle are delivering connectivity
The Connecticut Fire Academy received AFG funding to modernize and expand SCBA equipment used to train recruits and support specialized programs statewide
MagneGrip offers FREE CAD design services to help departments get airflow right from the start
Reauthorization will ensure public safety’s voice in guiding the evolution of emergency communications