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
Ford County Firefighter/Paramedic William Cory “Liam” Price had served with the department since Sept. 2018
Vacaville firefighters rotated through controlled burns at “Train Town,” simulating real fires to build experience and maintain readiness, especially for newer firefighters
A toxic gas release at a silver recovery facility in Kanawha County left two people dead and about 30 others hospitalized as officials investigate a chemical reaction involving nitric acid
After pausing distribution because of budget tightening tied to a $48.4M budget gap, the fire department says new plastic fire hats have been ordered and will soon be back at firehouses and community events
During the NFFF Memorial Weekend in May, the names of 97 firefighters who died in 2025 and 107 from previous years will be added to the memorial
Brandywine Hundred Deputy Chief Steve Hammerer collapsed, but fellow firefighters quickly performed CPR and used an AED
Toronto District Chief Brent Brooks named Instructor of the Year; FDNY Lt. Andrew A. Fredericks receives posthumous lifetime achievement award
Boston’s Fire Prevention Unit has paused handing out plastic fire hats to kids due to budget cuts, drawing criticism from city councilors who question spending priorities amid a growing deficit
Four children were rescued from a blaze that officials say started when a child was playing with a lighter
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Highlighting a joint statement from EMS associations, Chief Brian Schaeffer argues for a shift towards broader, evidence-based performance metrics to enhance EMS quality and effectiveness
Following the Trump assassination attempt, first responders are fired or suspended for their social media comments
As we honor a fallen brother, we must consider our personal readiness to face tragedy and take action
PRODUCT NEWS
The FDNY is now live and submitting fire incidents to NERIS through First Due, while sustaining the operational demands of the largest municipal fire department in the United States
Built on Drone as a First Responder (DFR) technology, Knighthawk 2.0 is designed to modernize public safety infrastructure around the globe by strengthening emergency response, protecting first responders, and safeguarding communities when it matters most
FirstNet is powering a resilient connectivity plan to keep first responders mission ready throughout every moment of the Big Game
The discount is 10% off the total order and can be reused on future purchases
Hexagon’s next-generation platform provides faster, smarter emergency response
Program provides departments with the funding to address the risks of diesel exhaust and airborne contaminants
New upgrades enhance quality and efficiency to meet growing demand for Pierce fire apparatus and help drive down industry-wide extended lead times
Representing the 4,000th PUC Pump milestone, three new Pierce Velocity PUC Pumpers will enhance the Clark County Fire Department’s ability to protect one of the nation’s most dynamic and demanding response areas
FirstNet Compact Rapid Deployables, AT&T LEO Cell Trailers and LEO Emergency Communication Portables and AT&T Amphibious Vehicle are delivering connectivity
The Connecticut Fire Academy received AFG funding to modernize and expand SCBA equipment used to train recruits and support specialized programs statewide