Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Lt. Michael England, recovering from surgery after suffering burns and a broken leg in a flashover, says he entered the burning home believing people could be trapped
Methuen Lt. Ryan Fortune rushed from the beach to help rescue a man suffering burns and smoke exposure during an Aug. 14 Salisbury fire that damaged four homes
The wall, funded by probationary firefighter Haley Sato through a coin-selling campaign honoring instructor Idris Bey, honors 20 EMS members who died in the line of duty or from World Trade Center-related illnesses
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About 180 firefighters battled the blaze at the vacant, red-tagged building for over an hour, after the 1905 church survived fires in 2013 and 2024 but has long drawn complaints over blight and dumping
An ATF agent testified that surveillance video led investigators to connect the suspect to the 2022 fire that killed three firefighters
Chouteau fire chief Amber Williams and at least 11 volunteer firefighters quit during a council meeting after officials sought to terminate department leaders without explanation
The former Baltimore County paramedic pleaded guilty to filming himself urinating and ejaculating on fire department property, including co-workers’ food and equipment
Jerome Township trustees voted unanimously to terminate the chief after finding he improperly appeared in uniform in a political campaign ad, used profanity and threw papers during a meeting over the investigation
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A new study ranks fire supervision as a prime option, so how do we make this connection for the younger members of our communities?
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Haverhill’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant will fund 75 new Scott SCBA packs, 116 masks and 150 cylinders, replacing gear nearing the end of its service life without relying on a city-funded capital project
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