Fire News
Need the most up-to-date news on fireground operations, incident command, recruiting, staffing, training, leadership and firefighter safety? Catch up on the latest news in the fire service world.
BREAKING NEWS
Hartford firefighters faced heavy fire conditions at an abandoned three-story apartment building in the South End and operated defensively
Once plagued by “a staffing nightmare” Carroll County Fire and EMS now maintains full coverage through strategic planning, paid staffing models and firefighter support
Kansas City firefighters rescued five people from a third-floor apartment via ground ladders after heavy fire cut off the stairwell inside the building
Lincoln firefighters rescued residents and then shifted to defensive operations as a predawn attic fire destroyed the historic Apollo Apartments
As drinking water conservation orders remain in effect, firefighters used water from nearby Limestone Creek to control a fully involved fire at a Minoa business
Timothy Bertz realized his dream of becoming a St. Paul firefighter days before a sudden medical event took his life
After-action reports one year after the Palisades and Eaton fires point to staffing, coordination and evacuation gaps, driving changes to improve future wildfire response
FDNY officials say a sharp rise in fire fatalities among New Yorkers age 65 and older is “very concerning,” with seniors accounting for nearly two-thirds of the city’s fire deaths so far this year
Wilmington firefighters boarded the Liberia-flagged Chiquita Voyager to evacuate crew and battle an engine room fire
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
NYPD bodycam footage from the Jordan Neely trial underscores the importance of hands-only CPR and AED use when faced with an unresponsive subject
While we don’t know what we will wake up to on Nov. 6, we must focus on professionalism, choosing to help, not acting as accelerant
An Alabama recruit school is under investigation after video emerges of a staged EMS response in a bathroom
Conyers blaze pumps massive plume of toxic smoke still visible for miles
USAR task forces and fire department swiftwater teams conduct rescues in the wake of Hurricane Helene
Fire/rescue crews in Sarasota and Manatee counties were able to make over 800 rescues during the unprecedented rainfall
PRODUCT NEWS
ImageTrend’s listing confirms that its test environment is compliant with NIST 800-53
AT&T’s FirstNet deployable network provides mission-critical connectivity through mobile satellite solutions and portable infrastructure
Marking back-to-back recognition, this year’s honor underscores First Due’s leadership in artificial intelligence for public safety
Midland, Saginaw and Bay City fire departments will replace 120 SCBA units, with new expected in service by summer 2026
The new 23,000-square-foot headquarters in Wellford, and expanded service center in Dillon, strengthen Spartan Fire’s statewide service network and commitment to customer support
The XplorIR devices will be deployed at installations within the United States and overseas
The Highland Fire Protection District used an Assistance to Firefighters Grant to buy 33 sets of turnout gear, 10 sets of EMS gear, new helmets, boots and gloves, plus extrication and wildland equipment
Instructors and speakers have until Nov. 2, 2025, to submit their proposals
The new entity is dedicated to advancing autonomous fire prevention solutions
MagneGrip offers free grant assistance to help departments fund clean air protection