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
Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore, the first former EMT to lead the FDNY, reflects on the department’s uneasy 1996 merger with EMS
A divided Quincy City Council blocked funding for new turnout gear despite testing that found cancer-linked chemicals in the current equipment
First responders described pushing through to clear the Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, contain the suspect and evacuate children to safety
Retired firefighter and longtime motorsports safety official Billy Hurt was killed when two emergency vehicles collided while responding to a crash during a sprint car race
A deadly Queens fire that killed four, including a 3-year-old girl, is raising new questions about illegal housing conditions, overcrowding and ignored complaints
Firefighter Michael Altman, 32, died after suffering critical injuries while battling a Rogers Park apartment fire
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Firefighter Mike Altman suffered second- and third-degree burns in a floor collapse while battling a fast-moving apartment fire
A Newark firefighter suffered burns during an early-morning apartment fire that left one victim in critical condition
A Providence firefighter was seriously injured after a 10-foot fall while responding to a power outage that trapped residents in an elevator
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
We must consider patient evacuation, resource allocation and training ourselves and our communities in the wake of an assassination attempt on former President Trump
PRODUCT NEWS
The downloadable graphic shows the proper step-by-step doffing process aimed at protecting firefighters from harmful contaminants trapped in their gear
The company’s growth underscores the demand for streamlined public safety operations supported by real-time data
Even with hybrid and electric fire trucks, diesel engines and incomplete filtration still leave cancer-causing exhaust in the air
The EXFIL Rescuer delivers advanced protection and everyday adaptability for land-based missions, while the EXFIL Maritime Rescuer extends that performance into the water with a liner engineered for neutral buoyancy and quick drying
DREW is a biofidelic (behaves like the human body) helmet-test rig built to simulate real head-to-ground falls and capture both linear and rotational head motion
The department’s order of two Pierce Ascendant tillers and two Enforcer pumpers reflects a commitment to reliable apparatus built to meet the demands of a large metropolitan fire service
Public Access to Defibrillation in Transportation Facilities Act of 2025 would expand AED access to millions of travelers
Through AI-powered processes, built-in checklists, guided workflows, and real-time validation, First Due eliminates manual coordination
The nationwide contest will award one grand prize winner a $25,000 cash prize for the most innovative app idea
G1 builds on 10 years of continuous innovation driven by firefighter feedback