Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Holiday with a Hero event matches kids with first responders for shopping and holiday cheer
Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority Captain Brody Fields rescued two residents from a burning home and used a garden hose to slow the fire
West Haven police officers and West Shore firefighters rescued a driver after a crash sent a vehicle into the Long Island Sound
Firefighters scored major victories at both the state and federal levels last week, with New Hampshire approving $5 million for statewide cancer and heart disease screenings
Colin Wall, a volunteer firefighter and former EMT, used CPR to revive an unresponsive man while picking up equipment just before Christmas
Construction crews began removing collapsed walls and roofing Wednesday at Bristol Health & Rehab Center to aid investigators after Tuesday’s explosion
Firefighters and an FDNY color guard saluted Commissioner Robert Tucker during a formal walkout ceremony at FDNY headquarters
Richlands Firefighter/EMT Linzie “Scottie” Collins was found in distress after working a duty shift the previous day
Anniston crews arrived within minutes of a reported house fire and rescued two occupants trapped inside
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