Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Fly Precision identified Greg King and Ryan Cutter as the two crew members killed when their helicopter crashed during water-drop operations on the Dome Fire
Two Precision crewmembers were killed when their helicopter crashed during a bucket drop while assigned to the Dome Fire in Yosemite National Park
Records show 7,865 Denver Health Priority 1 ambulance responses exceeded nine minutes in seven months, while Denver firefighters kept their own logs documenting ambulance delays
Toledo Fire Chief Allison Armstrong suffered a fractured sternum and back after her SUV was struck on a Colorado interstate
The Coast Guard commissioned a Fast Response Cutter honoring Jeffrey Palazzo, a Coast Guard reservist and FDNY Rescue 5 firefighter killed at the World Trade Center
Families of the 67 people killed in the 2025 collision near Reagan National Airport are urging action on NTSB recommendations, including expanded collision-warning technology
Milo, a 6-year-old Shetland Shepherd, reunited with firefighters days after crews pulled him unconscious from a Pasadena house fire
Fort Dodge firefighters battled a two-alarm fire
Lubbock Fire Rescue plans to add a fourth shift and 133 firefighters as it moves to a 24-on, 72-off schedule and recruits experienced firefighters through a new lateral 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
Leadership team evolution positions T-Mobile to accelerate expansion in new and emerging growth opportunities, innovate to build next-generation networks powered by AI and 6G, and strengthen differentiation for customers
Registration Closes Soon for September 14–16 Gathering of Public Safety and FirstNet Communications Leaders
First Due is again the highest-ranked Fire & EMS software company on the list
Three-year partnership expands access to programs that strengthen those who serve
How thoughtful fire station design can integrate exhaust removal and clean-air systems to reduce firefighter exposure to diesel exhaust and airborne contaminants
“When Disaster Strikes… What Happens Next?” will Guide First Responders and Emergency Managers Through the Disaster Declaration Process and the Fiscal Realities of Recovery
Flagstaff officials are exploring a three-drone program that could help firefighters locate smoke, assess crashes and medical emergencies, and give dispatchers real-time information before crews arrive