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
The Wethersfield firefighter was one of three involved in the crash while responding to a brush fire in Berlin
Key Peninsula residents and the fire commission have been at odds on the transparency of a $2M property purchase three years ago
These stores and restaurants are showing their gratitude to fire and EMS professionals with an abundance of discounts
The Troy firefighter and union president said he refused to participate in training at the academy, citing the death of a firefighter in 2021
Flooding in and around Roswell left two people dead, several injured and a trail of destruction
Jahnke leads research aimed at understanding the health risks faced by firefighters and developing solutions to mitigate those risks
Participants in the Future Fire Academy receive accredited training to fight wildfires
Manchester-by-the-Sea firefighters competed for the best chili with the public voting for the favorite
The Watauga Democrat editor and Deep Gap firefighter the past weeks have been challenging
First responders are the backbone of community safety; here are several meaningful ways to thank these dedicated professionals
Harford County officials are working to counter both burnout and boredom in their efforts to recruit more volunteers
Denver Fire Department Rescue 2 hosted bailout training that attracted firefighters from eight states
St. Paul firefighters found the victim in the basement during a fire where three other occupants safely escaped
Atlanta firefighters faced heavy fire on the first floor, extending into the second floor and attic
An investigation into alleged sexual assault and harassment inside the Columbia firehouse resulted in the firing of a battalion chief and two captains in 2021
The National Distracted Driving Coalition encourages drivers to activate phone settings that block notifications while driving to reduce crashes caused by distraction
Fire prevention investigators found numerous violations inside the illegally converted Queens house
Technical rescue work in Baltimore County saved a seriously injured man who had fallen into a well
Stamford firefighters faced “heavy fire” on both floors extending into the attic when they arrived
SAFER and AFG money will support 20 departments across four counties
FDNY officials said the e-bike battery fire blocked the path of egress in the Brooklyn apartment building
Two members of the Summit Volunteer Fire Department were injured in an apparatus crash
Anderson firefighters collected food, clothing and other essential items to send to hurricane victims in North Carolina
A KidsPak official said Loveland firefighters filled 800 bags in 30 minutes, being one of the fastest groups to help the hunger relief program
A fire that started in an abandoned house in Irvington spread to exposures and displaced 30 people
At least a dozen homes were damaged as the fire extended through a Baltimore row
Social media posts from the St. Louis Fire Department have comments recalling the Worcester Cold Storage fire in 1999
The Charlotte Fire Department said Rescue 10 and other companies worked for 20 minutes to free the firefighter
Investigators are working to identify the cause of the two-alarm fire
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
An Alabama recruit school is under investigation after video emerges of a staged EMS response in a bathroom
Conyers blaze pumps massive plume of toxic smoke still visible for miles
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
PRODUCT NEWS
The Woodland Fire Department struggles with the pandemic’s aftereffects and keeping fire apparatus running
Full power delivery in all-electric mode, better acceleration and top speed over a conventionally powered Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicle
The Masonville Fire Department will use the money to purchase new gear for up to 12 firefighters
Frederick County officials believe their fire department will be the first on the East Coast to have a Pierce Volterra fire engine
Pelham firefighters held several demonstrations, including advancements in auto extrication, for its citizens
Collaborating with public safety departments to simplify the complex challenges of BDA and DAS management
Boulder County’s new hazmat rig will probide technicians the amenities needed when on the scene for an extended period