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 fast-moving fire tore through a tow yard in Cahokia Heights, engulfing at least 50 vehicles after an employee said it appeared to start when an electric Fiat sparked
A lawsuit claims Henderson firefighters failed to preserve and deliver a severed finger to hospital staff, leaving doctors unable to reattach it after more than 12 hours without proper care
Prosecutors say Ansonia firefighter shot the victim multiple times, ignited her home and later joined fellow firefighters at the blaze
The Secretary of Health and Human Services restores hiring for the World Trade Center Health Program, easing shortages that have delayed care and claims for thousands of responders and survivors
A government shutdown has delayed official reporting, but the fire service cannot afford to overlook those who died in the line of duty
Gov. Laura Kelly ordered flags across Kansas to be lowered to half-staff in honor of Carl “Levi” Evans, a Greeley County volunteer firefighter and former deputy sheriff
The coverage explored how national policy shifts affect firefighter safety, funding and operational readiness
ESO’s acquisition of d2i advances ESO’s vision of building end-to-end emergency intelligence
Fire officials said one worker died and another was hospitalized after a tunnel collapsed at the Canyon Tunnel Project worksite in Stanislaus County
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 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
MagneGrip offers FREE CAD design services to help departments get airflow right from the start
Reauthorization will ensure public safety’s voice in guiding the evolution of emergency communications
The downloadable graphic shows the proper step-by-step doffing process aimed at protecting firefighters from harmful contaminants trapped in their gear