Fire News
Need the most up-to-date news on fireground operations, incident command, recruiting, staffing, training, leadership and firefighter safety? Catch up on the latest news in the fire service world.
BREAKING NEWS
Chicago Firefighter Jose Perez was paralyzed after another triathlete landed on his head during the Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon swim
The Ohio Supreme Court will decide whether the original murder charge should stand in the 2022 death of a Cleveland firefighter
Corpus Christi officials approved applying for a grant to help meet national staffing standards, but the required city match raises debate over potential tax increases or budget cuts
As triple-digit heat scorches the Eastern U.S., cities are seeing record highs, overwhelmed utilities, and a surge in heat-related illnesses
“Into the Unknown” follows six EMS crews nationwide, with Randolph Mantooth and Kevin Tighe shining a spotlight on paramedics’ real-life dedication and mental health challenges
A Tarrant County jury awarded $31.175 million to the widow of Arlington Firefighter Elijah Snow, finding a Cancun resort negligent in his death
Wash. firefighters face discipline over Pride parade participation, flag display and viral cat cameo
Spokane firefighters are under review after allowing a cat and its owner inside a fire truck and displaying a Pride flag, sparking debate over policy, inclusion and political expression
After an investigation revealed years-long delays in Public Safety Officers’ Benefits claims, Sen. Chuck Grassley is demanding leadership changes and accountability at the DOJ
Officials say the critically injured firefighter is recovering and credit quick action for preventing fatalities
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The more we do things wrong and get away with it, the more they seem right
Calls involving celebrities, chemical restraint, protests and mass shootings are just some of the scenarios that will put you in the public eye
The death of firefighter trainee Peyton Morse is a tragic reminder that we need to change our culture, mindset and response to complaints of respiratory distress
There are few reasons why a firefighter would be operating by themselves
What firefighters must understand about downed power lines and other energy sources
150+ firefighters responded to the Rockton, Ill., plant explosion, a scene reminiscent of West, Texas
PRODUCT NEWS
Decontaminate moisture-sensitive electronics with Cres Guard mobile decontamination cabinets
The Denton Fire Department’s new Pierce Volterra electric fire engine will be assigned to one of the busiest firehouses in the city
Pledges continued commitment to protect first responders
Technology-packed RIBs support most first responder marine missions
No matter the choice, Fire-Dex provides firefighters with the most breathable composites on the market
Featuring the DJI Matrice 3D/3TD drone, the DJI Dock 2 is simple to install and deploy
Monitor’s interface is designed to display tiles containing both pre-set and real-time information
CPRMC first in South Carolina to elevate EMS collaboration in coordinated care and response efficiency with this technology
You have other grants options available for exhaust removal systems
SAML also intends to close the acquisition of a U.S. headquartered manufacturer, distributor of firefighting vehicles, ambulances