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.
The London Fire Brigade’s only river station resumes operations following a six-month refurbishment that extends its lifespan by 25 years
The first-person view of a structure fire in Santiago was recognized in a GoPro awards program
The Paris Fire Brigade and other first responders show how they plan to keep athletes and spectators safe during the 2024 Summer Olympics
The girl, Elif, was rescued more than 65 hours after the deadly earthquake rocked the country
Officials said the fire started between the 8th and 12th floors before spreading to the upper stories; one firefighter was injured battling the blaze
The warehouse blaze caused panic among residents still recovering from last month’s devastating explosion
Remembering the brave 10 in their final moments and reflecting on the impact of their loss
A funeral was held for Beirut Fire Brigade Paramedic Sahar Fares, 24, on Thursday; Beirut’s governor said nine other firefighters were killed
Few significant crackdowns on chemical storage came in the wake of the 2013 West explosion, which killed 12 firefighters
Firefighters must plan the tactical needs for all high-hazard environments in their response area
Dramatic video shows the moment that a fire at a fireworks warehouse rocks the capital of Lebanon
The fire at the Cathedral of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in Nantes evokes memories of the 2019 Notre Dame Cathedral fire in Paris
Fires on upper levels of high-rise buildings are complex, made even more difficult with the exterior skin burning problem
Videos showed flames engulfing the full height of the building as debris crashed on to cars below
The forest fires near the site of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster have persisted for almost three weeks, with strong winds complicating response efforts
International first responders have used drones for observation, sharing messages with the public and even decontamination
After a devastating fire season, officials say there are no longer any active fires in the country’s largest state
Rick Young and Scott Orr discuss how US firefighters are aiding in the ongoing Australia wildfires
Twenty firefighters from Angeles National Forest returned Wednesday after about a month aiding Australia’s wildfire battle
Footage from the Jan. 4 Currowan Fire shows firefighters being overrun by a wall of fire over a three-minute period
The department is also selling its old tanker truck to raise money for new equipment
Overseas responders, including firefighters from the United States, will be eligible to receive the honor
David Pike shares gripping accounts of working in the London Fire Brigade
The volunteer firefighters were battling wildfires in New South Wales when the crash occurred
Three U.S. firefighters were on a firebombing mission, when the C-130 crashed into the mountains near the Australian capital of Canberra
The plane was carrying retardant for an aerial firefighting mission when it crashed, killing all on board
Firefighters who have been battling Australia’s wildfires sat courtside at the event that was part of Tennis Australia’s Rally for Relief
Understanding the types of equipment that are acceptable to donate and who to contact to start the process
American firefighters received a warm welcome as they arrived to help battle Australia’s catastrophic wildfires
Western Australia Firefighter Andrew Strunk addresses politics, climate change and firefighting tactics in a widely shared Facebook post
With fire seasons expanding, the two countries are relying on each other more for enhanced mutual aid
Nearly 200 people have been accused of contributing to the crisis, with 24 charged with deliberately starting fires
