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
Columbia-Richland Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins alleges union leaders falsely blamed him for conditions that contributed to the death of Irmo Firefighter James Muller
As the massive Boyle Heights warehouse fire burns, firefighters continued opening walls and concealed spaces to reach hidden fire
Somerset County fire chiefs are arguing that county EMS crews are often first on a fire scene and could help departments facing staffing shortages
Prosecutors allege a former United Firefighters of Los Angeles City officer diverted more than $82,000 from a charity supporting injured firefighters to cover personal expense
The widows of three firefighters killed in the 2001 Father’s Day Fire gathered in Queens to honor their husbands, reflecting on a quarter-century of grief, resilience and friendship
Anchorage firefighters and dispatchers say rising workloads are driving burnout, injuries and retention challenges
A proposed levy would fund a new Longview fire station, helping reduce response times to underserved areas
Four CAL FIRE personnel from San Luis Obispo County received California’s highest state employee honor for rescuing burn victims and stranded flood victims
Ashland’s partnership with federal agencies, nonprofits and tribal leaders has treated thousands of acres, reduced wildfire risk and drawn national attention
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