Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
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Camden firefighters knocked down a predawn blaze at an abandoned building, but heavy fire conditions led to a structural collapse
Rocky Hill firefighters say heavy debris and paper trash inside a historic home fueled a blaze, leaving the resident critically injured
CAL FIRE and Five Cities Fire Authority crews carried out a complex rescue, pulling a man from an industrial mulching machine after hours of delicate extrication
From Stewartville to St. Charles, multi-generational volunteer firefighters say family tradition, community service and dedication are keeping departments staffed
Tunnel to Towers Foundation will pay off the mortgage for the family of Burnsville Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth, who was killed alongside two police officers in a 2024 ambush
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
A Bloom Township resident died after a carbon monoxide incident that also sent three civilians and seven firefighters to hospitals
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Divers from multiple agencies are using sonar and infrared technology in the search for survivors
PRODUCT NEWS
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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
KNIGHTTEK named exclusive global distributor