Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Social media posts from the St. Louis Fire Department have comments recalling the Worcester Cold Storage fire in 1999
The updates help eliminate cooking nuisance alarms and enhance the detection of fires involving new construction materials
The Wake Forest firefighter searched for the owners while deployed with the department’s swift water rescue team
The Woodland Fire Department struggles with the pandemic’s aftereffects and keeping fire apparatus running
The Masonville Fire Department will use the money to purchase new gear for up to 12 firefighters
The state’s wildfire season has been starting earlier, ending later and become expensive to fight
Pelham firefighters held several demonstrations, including advancements in auto extrication, for its citizens
Dracut Lieutenant Kevin Martin was known for the wealth of knowledge that he passed down to other firefighters
The Frelinghuysen Volunteer Fire Co. was established in 2022, but did not officially open until two years later
Boston firefighters demonstrate their confidence in ladders with acrobatic skill
Tolland Firefighter Kris Farley did not expect all of the attention when the “Great Tolland Pumpkin” first went up
12 people were trapped 1,000 feet below ground at the Cripple Creek tourist site
A hydrogen sulfide leak at a Pemex plant near Deer Park killed at least two workers and caused a shelter-in-place order for residents
Investigators said spontaneous combustion in hop bales caused a fire inside the cold room of a Yakima County warehouse
Video of one rescue showed Hillsborough County deputies saving a teen clinging onto debris in floodwater
Florida officials reported 50,000 EV and hybrid registrations in Hurricane Milton’s storm path, with at least 64 lithium battery fires following Hurricane Helene
Before the storm hit, the home of MLB’s Tampa Bay Rays was set up as a base camp for 10,000 emergency workers to aid in debris cleanup and response efforts
Denver’s Deputy Director of Safety noted the assistant chief violated department policies including possession of firearms on city property
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue said several people were trapped underneath rubble and in overturned vehicles
The San Antonio union president urged firefighters and medics to “keep your heads on a swivel and watch your six” after the arrests of Venezuelan gang members
Aurora Fire Medic Brad Bledsoe has a carefully managed growing plan that includes researching the genetics of the seeds used
Hurricane Milton produced several tornadoes before making landfall as a Category 3 storm south of Tampa
Task force team members spend long days searching the debris and collapsed buildings in the western part of North Carolina
Collaborating with public safety departments to simplify the complex challenges of BDA and DAS management
The All-In-One handheld fire extinguisher, easy-to-use and effective at stopping small fires before they become bigger problems
As Hurricane Milton approaches, many Waffle House locations along the Gulf Coast have closed in preparation
The Londonderry Fire Department chief told town officials he could not balance the department budget and keep safe staffing levels at the same time
The Justice Department found Blacks disproportionately failed Durham’s firefighter test, blocking interviews, though the test wasn’t job-related
FDNY
Three firefighters were injured during a fire in Staten Island involving a former church that had been unoccupied for several years
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
Full power delivery in all-electric mode, better acceleration and top speed over a conventionally powered Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicle
Boulder County’s new hazmat rig will probide technicians the amenities needed when on the scene for an extended period
An exercise in Staten Island showed how drones search for survivors in the aftermath of a coastal storm
Easy-Stack Axial Fans are made from rugged, lightweight polyethylene
The dangers of diesel exhaust inside the fire station
Following widespread flooding caused by Hurricane Helene, restoring communications for first responders and civilians is a high priority
Prince George’s County firefighters are among firefighters from five departments testing the gear in training and on emergency calls