Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Easton officials are evaluating staffing, inspections and response procedures after a NIOSH report on the Hotel Hampton fire
Strong winds pushed a fast-moving wildfire into a Spokane-area neighborhood, drawing a multiagency response from Washington and Idaho firefighters
“Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower” focuses on the everyday charging habits that can help reduce the risk of lithium-ion battery fires
A single-engine turboprop operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed and caught fire shortly after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport
Three Philadelphia police officers were wounded during a confrontation with a retired firefighter before officers returned fire
Searsmont Assistant Fire Chief Wayne Woodbury died from injuries sustained in the Robbins Lumber fire and explosion
Odessa Lt. Isai Huerta, 29, died after conditions deteriorated during a fire that injured two other firefighters
Seattle’s fire department used artificial intelligence for more than two years to analyze medical 911 calls raising questions about transparency, privacy and oversight
Glens Falls Chief Craig Bascue is moving quickly to fill vacancies, while injuries and mental health challenges continue to strain the department.
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Recent incidents highlight issues of favoritism and territorialism clouding decisions around mutual-aid response
My legal career is predicated on defending providers who find themselves on the wrong end of the law because of the difficult judgement calls in the heat of a moment. This is not that scenario.
Resignations often signal leadership disputes, safety concerns and unresolved conflicts — issues that often build long before members decide to walk away
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Built specifically for the fire service, the new platform serves as a centralized hub for firefighters, officers, and decision-makers seeking trusted information, resources, service and maintenance options and solutions to improve air quality and safety inside the station
Integration brings real-time drone telemetry into LeoCommand, enabling faster coordination and more informed decision-making for public safety agencies
This session will bring together leading public safety and communications experts to examine how FirstNet, the dedicated public safety communications network, was leveraged to support planning, operations, and response during a global-scale sporting event
Expanding fire training procurement
Fire officials said the drones will help assess structure fires before apparatus arrive, improving situational awareness for commanders
The department’s transition to Pierce custom chassis pumpers reflects a commitment to firefighter safety, operational efficiency and apparatus built specifically for urban fire service demands
The 14th annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field will commemorate the 25th year since the September 11th terrorist attacks. Registration is now open for the event co-sponsored by the Green Bay Metro Fire Department and Pierce Manufacturing