Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Days after becoming West Virginia’s first fire department to earn NIOSH’s Gold Helmet cancer-registry designation, Fairmont is partnering with WVU Medicine on targeted screenings and behavioral health support for its 41 full-time firefighter
The unnamed Cobb County firefighter chose to resign rather than be fired after colleagues reported the on-duty comments, which prompted an investigation and a recommendation for termination
Bellingham Mayor Kim Lund says a potential February ballot measure to spin Bellingham Fire into a regional authority could cost homeowners about $600 a year but help close an $8 million budget deficit
Chief Dennis Rubin, who led the department through expanded training and a new blood transfusion program, faced a no-confidence vote from Local 64 over staffing and safety concerns tied to overtime cuts
Six agencies will pitch their homegrown technology projects on the main stage at the IAFC’s Technology Summit International in Denver
The proposed $1 million tax would fund round-the-clock EMS staffing in the rural town, adding $332 a year for a $200,000 property, as New York towns statewide struggle with shrinking volunteer EMS
A mayday call went out when two Albuquerque firefighters plunged into a basement while battling a structure fire at an abandoned house
Oswego officials said firefighters and police only supplied a ladder, not law enforcement assistance, as Border Patrol agents tried to reach two men who evaded capture
Aldermen Rob Savidge and Keanuú Smith-Brown abstained from votes on the firefighter agreement, with Savidge citing the union’s censure of him over paramedic funding
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
The incident has reignited debate over department directives and personal beliefs
PRODUCT NEWS
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
Three-year partnership expands access to programs that strengthen those who serve
How thoughtful fire station design can integrate exhaust removal and clean-air systems to reduce firefighter exposure to diesel exhaust and airborne contaminants