Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
The plan includes expanding timber harvesting, integrating federal firefighting forces and boosting local emergency authority
Wellness programs are expanding as dispatch centers race to adopt artificial intelligence, new tech tools and stronger retention models
A massive blaze at The Cooper apartments challenged Fort Worth firefighters, highlighting how modern construction materials can complicate firefighting efforts
Waco’s police and fire chiefs are requesting a dedicated staff psychologist to support the mental health of more than 500 public safety personnel
As call volumes surge and volunteer numbers decline, rural Yolo County fire chiefs warn of a breaking point for their departments
Groton Capt. Whitney Teehan Jr. was remembered for his decades of dedication, community spirit and the generations of firefighters he helped inspire
Former Flint Fire Chief Raymond Barton claims he was fired for refusing to alter findings after a house fire where firefighters allegedly failed to search a room where two children later died
Federal agents executed a search warrant at Buckeye Fire Equipment in Kings Mountain as part of a multi-agency investigation into identity theft and hiring violations
The Ohio Supreme Court will decide whether the original murder charge should stand in the 2022 death of a Cleveland firefighter
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
What makes January such a deadly month for the fire service – and what can we learn from recent incidents, like Baltimore?
It’s the responsibility of fire service organizations to provide some education and awareness about the reality of this work
Respect and admiration for one of us is respect and admiration for all of us
With training and experience, firefighters have a huge advantage in dealing with strange and difficult situations
It’s the community that suffers when board members and first responders alike don’t prioritize the public trust
Community support and agency coordination will be essential to assist search, rescue and recovery missions across the Midwest
PRODUCT NEWS
Partnership brings the IGNIS 2 aerial ignition system to the Inspired Flight IF1200A drone platform
Bill, based on concerns about hacking, faces opposition as Chinese-made drones are generally cheaper
See the Pickup Series Pro-Line - a collection of sliding command centers for trucks - at booth #9445
Pierce Manufacturing is set to showcase the latest advancements in fire apparatus and groundbreaking technologies at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) 2024
The Badger trailer is the world’s first overland response unit
The episode includes a drive-around and demonstration of the Vector, REV Group’s all-electric North American-style fire truck
FedRAMP authorization allows First Due to provide solutions to all federal agencies across the globe
From electric fire engines to enhanced communication for command, there is something for everyone to see at the show
Episode to air on April 15