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 teens sprang into action after spotting a garage fire on their way home from prom, helping a family evacuate safely and earning praise from local firefighters
First Due powers operations for over 3,000 agencies across all local, state/provincial, and federal segments in the United States and Canada
The city council awarded nearly $1.1 million to the wife of Kyle Brinker, a Kansas City Fire Department paramedic who died during a training exercise in 2024
Haverhill city councilors unanimously approved increasing the civil service age cap to expand the hiring pool and address staffing shortages
With support from the Minneapolis Fire Foundation, five stations have installed saunas aimed at flushing out toxins after fires
A construction worker jumped from an upper floor to escape the fire at the North Las Vegas construction site
Five soldiers were shot at Fort Stewart, prompting a brief lockdown before the suspected shooter was arrested
Firefighters were attacked by a crowd of hundreds while at a crash scene in Copiah County, forcing them to abandon their equipment and retreat
A Denver rail worker suffered severe injuries and had his leg amputated after being trapped by a derailed train car at the BNSF Globeville Yard
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The incident has reignited debate over department directives and personal beliefs
Amid the grief and devastation of survivors, many are sharing the courageous efforts of first responders, fellow residents, family members and even camp counselors who put their lives on the line to save others
Chicago’s new fireground SOP is a reminder for departments to review command roles, operational readiness and compliance before a critical incident forces change
Severe flash flooding across western Maryland prompts rescues from cars, houses, schools and businesses
The heartbreaking death of a Kansas City FF/paramedic reminds us that every shift carries unseen dangers
The Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program and the WTC Health Program are also casualties in this latest government program reduction in force
PRODUCT NEWS
First Due integrates NextNav’s advanced vertical location and 3D visualization technology into its Incident Command platform
CAD planning services allow fire departments to design cleaner, healthier environments from the ground up
Following the fatal ambush on Idaho firefighters, Bend Fire says it has body armor on all fire trucks for use in dangerous situations
First Due’s new Advanced Data Insights delivers real-time, configurable dashboards across incidents, ePCR, staffing, and more—built for public safety. Agencies get full visibility and meet compliance standards like NFIRS/ NERIS, NEMSQA, and NEMSIS—without technical expertise or third-party tools
By integrating their systems, agencies can seamlessly connect Life-Assist’s extensive product catalog with the PSTrax Procurement feature within its Supplies Module, eliminating inefficiencies in purchasing and supply chain management
Tyler and Emergency Networking bring over 40 years of experience in public safety software
A force multiplier for Sable Altura Fire Rescue Chief Solomon, PSTrax has had a profound impact on departmental performance