International Firefighting
The international firefighting resource page covers news and training information about international fire and emergency medical departments, with a focus on major incidents and lessons learned and what the U.S. fire service can learn from increased networking and collaboration.
Firefighters traveled thousands of miles, showcasing unparalleled teamwork during California’s fire season
A statement from the California National Guard said Ukraine’s offer of support to during the devastating wildfires is “nothing short of extraordinary”
Fire departments in St. Paul, Eagan and Coon Rapids gather tools, gear and even apparatus to help first responders in Ukraine
Departments in California, Florida and Ohio have been collecting PPE, medical supplies, food and more
Two departments recently wrapped up efforts to collect and send bunker gear, air tanks and tools
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This week’s photo is part of a slideshow showcasing the heroic actions of Ukrainian firefighters as their country remains under attack from Russian forces
San Miguel Engineer and Army veteran Eric Hille is raising funds, gathering volunteers and collecting equipment
Firefighters throughout the U.S. have been sending items to New Ukrainian Wave-Passaic, a nonprofit handling shipping and distribution
The firefighters were reportedly killed while engaged in fire and rescue operations during attacks from Russian forces
From freelancing to insurance, there are several factors that should impact go/no-go deployment decisions
Arthur Curry, a 27-year-old from San Diego, signed up with the International Legion of Defense of Ukraine
The idea came from third-year Clifton firefighter Oleg Skachko, who emigrated from Ukraine as a teenager
This week’s photo is a show of solidarity for the people of Ukraine and Ukrainian first responders by FDNY probationary firefighters
Authorities said despite the flames, no radioactive material was released
Ukraine’s foreign minister called on Russians to allow firefighters to extinguish the fire, warning “If it blows up, it will be 10 times larger than Chornobyl!”
Chicago and Cincinnati leaders laud the steadfast efforts of Ukrainian firefighters working in a warzone
The best leaders continually study leadership principles so they can adapt their responses to various situations and crises
Social media posts highlight the challenges faced by Ukrainian fire crews ‘standing tall, doing their job’ during Russian invasion
Texas Firefighter Josh Bardwell details his time working with the Africa Fire Mission in Kenya and how the experience changed his world view
The show, rescheduled twice before due to COVID-related travel restrictions, will no longer launch in 2022
The fire chief of the Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency in Canada shares what it’s like to be the first international president to lead the IAFC in many years
27 people were engaged in a training exercise when part of a cave collapsed, the Sao Paulo Fire Department reported
The award will support firefighter training and PPE in Kenya, Malawi and Zambia
Thousands march in honor of those killed, as a fire lieutenant serves as “consoler-in-chief”
The crew was given a key to the county and made honorary commanders of the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department
Created in the 1980s, the search and rescue team has been dispatched to disasters in the U.S. and across the world to help comb through rubble, save lives and locate the dead
A firefighter in the United Kingdom was called to the scene of a crash and watched as his daughter was discovered in the wreckage
Officials said that most of the deceased victims succumbed to burn injuries at the scene
Inspired by technology used by the Paris Fire Brigade during the 2019 Notre Dame Cathedral fire, the LAFD recently took ownership of their own firefighting robot
While last year was one of the most chaotic years in recent memory, thousands of Australian and U.S. firefighters rang in 2020 with the world already on fire
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