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
Since launching in May, Carroll County Department of Fire & EMS has administered blood transfusions in the field 17 times, saving 14 lives and securing five years of funding through a new federal grant
Donna Black brings nearly three decades of fire service leadership, including roles as fire chief in Duck, IAFC president and board chair, and acting U.S. Fire Administrator
Burnsville remembers two officers and a firefighter/paramedic who were killed on Feb. 18, 2024, during an hours-long standoff
East Alabama Fire District firefighters turned their bay floor into an “Olympic” arena
Blowing dirt and heavy winds drove visibility to near zero on Interstate 25 south of Pueblo, triggering crashes involving several vehicles
Three firefighters were hurt when their truck rolled over in Beaver County; another was injured in a separate crash
A petition calling for the Loveland chief’s reinstatement and a “no confidence” vote in the board gained hundreds of signatures, while a GoFundMe for his legal fees drew quick support
Baltimore County firefighters rescued multiple people from a second-floor fire in Woodlawn
Four firefighters and the Abundant Life Fellowship Church pastor are in critical condition after an explosion inside a Boonville-area church
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 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
The audit evaluated ImageTrend’s controls related to security, availability, and confidentiality
ImageTrend’s listing confirms that its test environment is compliant with NIST 800-53
AT&T’s FirstNet deployable network provides mission-critical connectivity through mobile satellite solutions and portable infrastructure
Marking back-to-back recognition, this year’s honor underscores First Due’s leadership in artificial intelligence for public safety
Midland, Saginaw and Bay City fire departments will replace 120 SCBA units, with new expected in service by summer 2026