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
AI-powered mapping is helping track buildings, defensible space and evacuation routes across 31 million acres to improve wildfire preparedness and response
Six communities are heading back to voters after rejected public safety millages left first responders facing potential staffing, equipment and service cuts
The helicopter had two people aboard and ignited another fire when it crashed in steep terrain, preventing crews from immediately reaching the site
The proposed Hillsborough County program would serve a 70-square-mile area and is expected to deliver blood in under three minutes on average
The fully loaded Ingalls Fire Department apparatus suffered a catastrophic failure of a front steering tire, left the road and rolled multiple times
Cleveland’s $170,000 “Blocker 1” uses a crash attenuator to absorb impacts and shield firefighters, EMS personnel and police working highway incidents
The suspect allegedly researched fire weather and a serial arsonist before starting the Old Trails Fire and admitted to setting 25 other fires near his apartment in 2025, court filings state
CAL FIRE says a 65-year-old handyman “recklessly” caused the Gann Fire while operating equipment that did not meet fire prevention requirements
The union alleges officials violated firefighters’ First Amendment rights by preventing them from discussing staffing and public safety concerns with elected leaders
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Recent incidents highlight issues of favoritism and territorialism clouding decisions around mutual-aid response
My legal career is predicated on defending providers who find themselves on the wrong end of the law because of the difficult judgement calls in the heat of a moment. This is not that scenario.
Resignations often signal leadership disputes, safety concerns and unresolved conflicts — issues that often build long before members decide to walk away
Here’s what EMS providers should know about the updated standards, national assessments and opportunities to improve pediatric care together
A USFA report details how an undetected basement fire, a modified support system and a sudden floor collapse led to one of the deadliest incidents in department history
The incident has reignited debate over department directives and personal beliefs
PRODUCT NEWS
The latest innovation in the FirstNet network, the nationwide network core is designed specifically for public safety’s unique needs
Longtime ballistic helmet leader to guide next chapter of protection, innovation and growth
How Goshen Township, OH and Holland, MI Fire Departments Prioritized Clean Air in Their New Stations
Fire departments are investing in exhaust removal and air filtration systems to reduce firefighters’ exposure to toxic particulates inside stations
The Ricochet PPE Award Program will provide 15 volunteer departments with 75 sets of specialized gear for EMS, wildland and technical rescue operations
ImageTrend announced a leadership transition as the company accelerates AI-powered product development and expands its software platform for EMS, fire, healthcare and public safety agencies
Led by Motorola Solutions, with participation from Index Ventures and Dylan Field, this round brings BRINC’s total capital raised to well over a quarter billion dollars
First Due became the official platform for the CAL FIRE Incident Reporting System, known as CALFIRS, as the Department’s incident reporting system