Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
The Ohio Supreme Court will decide whether the original murder charge should stand in the 2022 death of a Cleveland firefighter
Balancing high school, soccer and firefighter training, 17-year-old Lydia Kendziorski joined Beaver Township Fire as a cadet
Nearly 90% of Wyoming’s firefighters are volunteers, but a sharp decline in recruitment and aging personnel is putting wildfire response at risk
The film will recount how James O. Page’s leadership brought paramedics to national attention and shaped the evolution of emergency services
The effort aims to educate the public and rally support for legislation protecting the independent code development process
Coeur d’Alene Engineer Dave Tysdal, the sole survivor of the ambush on Canfield Mountain, remains in the ICU but is off a ventilator and able to speak
A $7.6M grant helps Syracuse reopen Fire Station 12 and increase firefighter staffing
To boost roadside safety, the San Marcos Fire Department has added a blocker truck to its fleet, an old ladder truck retrofitted with bright lights and signage
Seven people remain missing after a fireworks warehouse explosion near Esparto triggered a massive blaze that spread across 80 acres
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The aftermath of a serious incident can be the critical moment to expand our life safety messaging and connect with the public
Mayday training, preplanning, mutual-aid agreements and scene size-ups emerge as common themes in major incidents
A recent poll of FireRescue1 readers found a majority strongly favored one side of the issue
Submerged vehicles can experience thermal runaway if water leaks into the battery box
The dangers to EMTs/medics are less well known to the general public than firefighting, even at times to the agencies where they work
Unprovoked killing of Lt. Alison Russo-Elling is a tragic reminder that first responders are putting their lives at risk for choosing to serve their community
PRODUCT NEWS
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
Boulder County’s new hazmat rig will provide 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
75% believed AI would be anywhere from “somewhat important” to a “top priority” for public safety agencies in the future
Kerr was IAFC President before finishing her career as the Fire Chief of Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue