Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
A divided Quincy City Council blocked funding for new turnout gear despite testing that found cancer-linked chemicals in the current equipment
First responders described pushing through to clear the Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, contain the suspect and evacuate children to safety
Retired firefighter and longtime motorsports safety official Billy Hurt was killed when two emergency vehicles collided while responding to a crash during a sprint car race
A Newark firefighter suffered burns during an early-morning apartment fire that left one victim in critical condition
Bartenders, hotel workers and taxi drivers who serve as volunteer firefighters run drills to prepare for protecting Michigan’s historic Mackinac Island
Federal investigators say the officer had recently returned to duty after a stroke and heart failure diagnosis, highlighting gaps in return-to-work medical clearance
A Boston firefighter suffered cardiac arrest during a fire in Hyde Park
Advocates and lawmakers warn staffing shortages at the World Trade Center Health Program are causing treatment delays for sick 9/11 responders and survivors
Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore, the first former EMT to lead the FDNY, reflects on the department’s uneasy 1996 merger with EMS
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
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
PRODUCT NEWS
This order marks the first Pierce High Flow Industrial Pumper to enter service outside the United States
The primary update to both SCBA models is a regulatory change to the End-of-Service-Time Indicator, adjusting the low-air alarm set point to more accurately reflect the rated cylinder volume
Two Ashtabula County departments will use more than $21,000 in state equipment grants to purchase SCBA and battery-powered tools
Drawing on decades of expertise, the potential Hexagon spin-off helps organizations navigate uncertainty and manage change across the world’s most critical infrastructure
Firefighters face enough risks on the job — breathing toxic diesel fumes inside the station shouldn’t be one of them, which is why MagneGrip manufactures both source-capture exhaust removal and air purification systems
Using a large national EMS dataset, the report delivers a data-driven snapshot of clinical, operational and workforce trends to inform decision-making and system improvement
Oshkosh Corporation recognized for shaping the future of neighborhoods and developing innovative technology to protect everyday heroes