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
The Antique Toy and Firehouse Museum has added a rare FDNY Super Tender to its collection, reuniting it with the iconic Super Pumper System after a five-day trip from California
Anniston crews arrived within minutes of a reported house fire and rescued two occupants trapped inside
A new analysis recommends hiring more firefighters and rethinking cross-staffing practices at the Anne Arundel County Fire Department
A volunteer-built float honoring firefighters has drawn criticism from wildfire survivors who say parts of the design were insensitive after recent blazes
The St. Paul Fire Department is mourning firefighter Timothy Bertz, a military veteran and newly sworn recruit who died at home days after completing the academy
Athens Fire and Rescue will equip additional trucks with AEDs using opioid settlement funds while the police department begins placing them in patrol vehicles
Chicago Firefighter Daniel Capuano’s family highlighted how his example shaped their paths
The LAFD received a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, inspired by an idea from a 14-year-old student
DeKalb County Firefighter Eboni Kennedy lost a leg and has undergone multiple surgeries as a fundraiser seeks to help cover medical costs
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Incident command challenges are heightened in a region replete with jurisdictional anomalies
Public safety leaders need to evaluate the impact of executive orders and policy pronouncements on their departments and communities
The Santa Ana winds mirror the self-generated fire winds following German air raids on the city of London during World War II
A deadly vehicle attack in New Orleans underscores the need for EMS to adapt to evolving threats, exploring strategies for prevention, response and building resilience
An explainer and action plan based on the Consensus Statement of NAEMSP, IAFF and IACP
A new study ranks fire supervision as a prime option, so how do we make this connection for the younger members of our communities?
PRODUCT NEWS
The company’s growth underscores the demand for streamlined public safety operations supported by real-time data
Even with hybrid and electric fire trucks, diesel engines and incomplete filtration still leave cancer-causing exhaust in the air
The EXFIL Rescuer delivers advanced protection and everyday adaptability for land-based missions, while the EXFIL Maritime Rescuer extends that performance into the water with a liner engineered for neutral buoyancy and quick drying
DREW is a biofidelic (behaves like the human body) helmet-test rig built to simulate real head-to-ground falls and capture both linear and rotational head motion
The department’s order of two Pierce Ascendant tillers and two Enforcer pumpers reflects a commitment to reliable apparatus built to meet the demands of a large metropolitan fire service
Public Access to Defibrillation in Transportation Facilities Act of 2025 would expand AED access to millions of travelers
Through AI-powered processes, built-in checklists, guided workflows, and real-time validation, First Due eliminates manual coordination
The nationwide contest will award one grand prize winner a $25,000 cash prize for the most innovative app idea
G1 builds on 10 years of continuous innovation driven by firefighter feedback
The audit evaluated ImageTrend’s controls related to security, availability, and confidentiality