Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
The three-year federal grant will fund 26 full-time-equivalent positions in Anne Arundel County, helping the department meet four-person staffing standards and keep more emergency units available across its 31 stations
Rep. Dan Meuser announced the Assistance to Firefighters Grant funding, which will support training, protective equipment, facility upgrades and apparatus for volunteer departments across several counties
Council Bluffs firefighter Charles Jones, who served 19 years as a firefighter and medic, died after suffering a medical emergency following his response to a structure fire, officials said
The Charlotte Fire Department’s Police Assist Company trains alongside the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department to improve response during active violence incidents
Erica Carney’s lawsuit claims she was sidelined from Super Bowl rally shooting response planning and fired after repeatedly raising concerns about EMS training gaps, lapsed provider credentials and unsafe practices within the fire department
Local 860 says Dunmore Chief Christopher DeNaples has been pulled from administrative duty to work firefighting shifts amid a shortage that costs the borough about $260,000 annually in overtime
Tacoma City Manager Hyun Kim’s 2027-2028 budget proposal would eliminate both alternative response programs to help close a $40 million shortfall
Two Lowell fire stations closed after firefighters took 527 sick days in the first 77 days of fiscal 2027, pushing overtime toward nearly $5 million
With 105 mph winds and a hurricane warning, thousands of National Guard troops are deploying as residents board up windows ahead of life-threatening storm surge
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
Terrain Follow allows any Paladin drone to automatically adjust its altitude as the ground below rises and falls
The three-year agreement makes Waco the second Texas department to test Qwake’s C-THRU helmet, which combines thermal imaging with navigation, communication and safety alerts
Leadership team evolution positions T-Mobile to accelerate expansion in new and emerging growth opportunities, innovate to build next-generation networks powered by AI and 6G, and strengthen differentiation for customers
Registration Closes Soon for September 14–16 Gathering of Public Safety and FirstNet Communications Leaders
First Due is again the highest-ranked Fire & EMS software company on the list
Three-year partnership expands access to programs that strengthen those who serve
How thoughtful fire station design can integrate exhaust removal and clean-air systems to reduce firefighter exposure to diesel exhaust and airborne contaminants