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
A blaze tore through Le Constellation in Crans-Montana just after midnight Jan. 1, injuring about 115 people as investigators work to identify victims
Tampa Fire Rescue firefighters found several vehicles burning on the second floor of the hotel parking garage
Documents outline potential reductions to CORE and surge staffing, raising concerns about disaster response capacity
Four Alpha Fire Company firefighters were honored for a swift mayday rescue after a floor collapse injured a captain during a second-alarm fire at the Woodward Inn
DiGiovanna, a Lexipol ambassador and FireRescue1 contributor, led the Verdugo Fire Academy where he trained and mentored thousands of recruits and firefighters
A five-alarm fire tore through a Bronx deli and the apartments above it in the Claremont neighborhood, injuring three people, including two firefighters
A volunteer firefighter and his wife pulled two people from a burning SUV near Cameron, after hearing the crash from their home
The Tulsa Fire Department announced Assistant Fire Marshal Stephen Mixon died after suffering a medical emergency while on duty
A distressed man pulled from the ocean off an Atlantic City beach allegedly attacked a firefighter with a screwdriver during a rescue
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
We must consider patient evacuation, resource allocation and training ourselves and our communities in the wake of an assassination attempt on former President Trump
While there may be fire engines and a firehouse, sometimes we are just fooling the public – and ourselves
PRODUCT NEWS
MagneGrip offers free grant assistance to help departments fund clean air protection
Find deals on duty gear, household supplies, electronic devices and more — but only for a limited time
Srini Gopalan uniquely positioned to lead T-Mobile’s next era of growth and digital-first transformation
Combined company will deliver improved network experiences, low prices and new benefits to millions more customers across the U.S.
The DeLand Fire Department is piloting vibrating wristbands, bed shakers and flashing lights to wake crews without blaring sirens
Partnership brings early-detection physicals as a benefit to WFCA member departments
More than 60 departments across seven states share $135K and Kearney-area agencies receive $30,500 for gear
Super Vac and Command Light have named 30-year fire-service veteran Tom Houlihan as Northeast regional sales manager
Comprehensive offering will enable public safety agencies to adhere to new federal reporting requirements
A $97K upgrade will notify only the Hattiesburg fire stations needed, cutting overnight disruptions and improving firefighter health