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
Firefighter Thomas Gambino marks 20 years with the FDNY this year, carrying on the legacy of his father
The Airport Fire in Orange County has burned more than 30 square miles
A station captain later told investigators that Firefighter Carlon had voiced concerns his harasser would one day shoot and kill him.
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation has set a goal to expand the number of states participating to 50 by 2025
Chesterfield County firefighters found the surprising cause of an oven explosion
This biennial meeting of North America’s fire fighters union is expected to boost economic activity and showcase all that ‘Forest City’ has to offer
The effort is aimed at reducing false alarms and eliminating waste
The Iowa United First Aid program enlists volunteers who are on standby and equipped with basic first aid gear to help on EMS calls, such as heart attacks and lacerations
An investigation finds that the victim made an unexpected turn into an area with visibility concerns during the Falls Fire
Retired Greenwich Firefighter Jerry Romaniello was a weekend player until the Candlewood Valley course was up for sale
The Line Fire east of Los Angeles has burned over 27 square miles
New technology inside Waterloo firehouses will reduce sleep disruption and improve response times
An increase in natural disasters has compounded problems for first responders across Texas and other states
Two volunteer fire departments in Raleigh County are asking for funding to meet the growing demands for service
An analysis of a wildfire evacuation from the Lake Tahoe Basin area finds highway shutdowns and chaos
Sioux City Fire Rescue has seen a 21% increase in EMS calls over the past five years
Since 2020, there have been at least 14 fatal crashes of airplanes and helicopters fighting fires in the U.S.
The Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshals, along with Norristown fire and police departments, investigated the fire that destroyed the nearly 100-year-old outdoor venue
Belfry Volunteer Fire Department Firefighter Darrell Helton, 49, died after assisting in shuttling water to a structure fire alongside a neighboring fire agency
More than 80 firefighters worked on the rescue, along with a “complete medical team,” LAFD said; Two rescuers were treated for heat exhaustion with one hospitalized
This move allows EMTs and Wilderness First Responders to join the NSP without needing certification from the organization’s signature Outdoor Emergency Care course
Utility officials said the fire was limited to one of 24 battery storage containers at the 30-megawatt facility in Escondido
From coast to coast, these September 11 memorials stand as solemn reminders of the courage, sacrifice and enduring spirit that emerged in the wake of tragedy
A child’s car seat started to burn when a “button battery” in a children’s book caught fire after being left in the vehicle
The FDNY added the names of 32 firefighters and EMS personnel to the World Trade Center Memorial Wall
Baltimore County firefighters rescued an 8-year-old boy from a burning house in Dundalk
The Georgia State Patrol is investigating the blast that killed Chris Eddy of Greene County Fire Rescue
Watch Duty Pro extends existing capabilities with additional features and resources in a single solution
Two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School were killed; A 14-year-old suspect is in custody
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
Limited-time promotion offers high-performance SIRAS drone at 28% discount to close 2024
A drone equipped with a large speaker and boom microphone was created for first responders as a tool for safer two-way communication with large crowds
The Depew Fire Department will be able to purchase a new washer and dryer to clean PPE and reduce exposure to toxins
The new Watertown fire engine had been delayed due to supply chain issues and a workforce shortage related to the OVID-19 pandemic
Oakland firefighters had used the Jaws of Life during a call and then discovered it had been stolen
The Woodbridge Fire District will use AFG funds to place a new heavy rescue in service