Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Baltimore County firefighters rescued several occupants during a fire on the third floor of the Towson apartment building
Firefighters battled a blaze in a leasing office building at the Lakeview Apartment Complex in Gloucester Township
Reading firefighters were forced to withdraw from the home after personal belongings clogged hallways and rooms
In Cameron Park, a KB Home neighborhood is marketing fire-resistant construction and ember-blocking design as a way to reduce wildfire danger and improve insurability
St. Joseph City Council approved a new IAFF Local 77 contract with phased pay raises, longevity boosts and EMT pay changes
A Newport News firefighter fell partially through the roof at a Phoebus fire, where crews rescued one person still inside
As LAFD leaders warned they lacked resources, the department’s charity quietly paid the Lede Company to help shape messaging after the deadly Palisades Fire and a disputed after-action report
Over 200 FDNY firefighters battled high winds and burning debris to knock down a massive warehouse fire in Brooklyn, which damaged 10 bays before being brought under
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TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
While there may be fire engines and a firehouse, sometimes we are just fooling the public – and ourselves
PRODUCT NEWS
The new entity is dedicated to advancing autonomous fire prevention solutions
MagneGrip offers free grant assistance to help departments fund clean air protection
Find deals on duty gear, household supplies, electronic devices and more — but only for a limited time
Srini Gopalan uniquely positioned to lead T-Mobile’s next era of growth and digital-first transformation
Combined company will deliver improved network experiences, low prices and new benefits to millions more customers across the U.S.
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