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.
June event in Ontario will honor and recognize the invaluable contributions of firefighters
The event seeks to establish a global fire service leadership network dedicated to supporting and strengthening the fire service around the world
Four fire suppression tactics were included in the restoration of the beloved Paris landmark
The fire technicians were performing routine maintenance on a fire suppression system before they were found unconscious
Six people were arrested and released following an outcry surrounding the burning of a model of London’s Grenfell Tower, where 72 people died
The 2019 Australian Firefighters Calendar, which was shot at Steve Irwin’s zoo, raises money for the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital
Firefighters in China shared footage of a crew saving a man whose arm became deeply stuck inside a pasta machine as he was trying to retrieve dough
Firefighters compete in full gear to finish an intense obstacle course laden with weights, stairs, fire hoses and mannequins with the best time
What the U.S. can learn from other countries about emergency response to terrorist events
While battling the Horns Mountain Fire along the US/Canadian border, firefighters greeted each other and posed for a good-natured photo
The National Park Service’s Samoa 61 Fire Crew traveled 5,000 miles from American Samoa to help battle wildfires and spread positivity along the way
By week’s end, 145 fire personnel from New Zealand and Australia will arrive to help fight fires across more than 1 million acres
Paramedics are trying a new approach by working close to firefighters to keep them safe while they battle blazes across Ontario
Firefighters from European countries have offered their help in battling the historic wildfires that officials said are “not possible to extinguish right now”
Wildfires raging through seaside resorts near the Greek capital torched homes, cars and forests, killing at least 74 people
A man walked along a Toronto street firing a handgun into restaurants and cafes before dying after an exchange of gunfire with police
A rescue crew scrambled to save the man who had somehow climbed on top of the 45-foot post
The China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology is working on a drone that can search for trapped victims in high-rise building fires by quickly flying through
French President Emmanuel Macron praised the quick-thinking hero and rewarded him with a job and French citizenship
The International Fire Relief Mission mapped out details for a large-scale firefighter aid effort with Ukrainian government and fire officials
Schreiber Fire Department Chief Pat Bourguignon was on his way back to his hotel after the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs conference when he was hit by a vehicle
Carmel Moreault, 54, was battling a blaze at a cardboard box plant when the water-filled shaft fell on him
The firefighters died after becoming trapped by falling objects inside the factory; seven other firefighters suffered injuries
Three cancers – cervical, ovarian and penile – were added to the list of cancers presumed to be work-related
Vancouver firefighter Michael Varga is taking his skills out of the firehouse kitchen to compete in the fifth season of the cooking show
Nipawin Fire Department Chief Brian Starkell recalled the fatal crash that killed 15 Humboldt Broncos players and staff, and said bystanders were a tremendous help
Officials said firefighters were not allowed on the scene of the bombing for over two hours because they were “out of the loop” about the status of the scene
The firefighter was battling a wildfire when he stopped to give the koala some water
The club held a “humanitarian mapathon” mapped out roads and buildings so first responders could easier help the wounded in case of a disaster
Firefighter Luke Crum said he was rescuing a man who fell down a bank and had “suspected neck and spinal injuries” when he was issued the citation
Company officer Michael Fomin and firefighter Alexander Gruevski rescued several residents from the burning apartment building before becoming trapped inside
Toronto Professional Fire Fighters’ Association president Frank Ramagnano said trying to figure out what happened to Constantinos Filippidis has been “frustrating”
The North Kensington fire station crew who responded to the fire said they want to help heal the community after grieving with them
