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
After 20 years of advocacy, Richmond firefighters prepared to deliver ALS, closing a critical gap in emergency care across Contra Costa County
Officials say the critically injured firefighter is recovering and credit quick action for preventing fatalities
Chicago firefighters and city leaders are raising alarms over new guidelines requiring four-person engine crews to delay entry unless victims are visibly trapped
Hernando County firefighters were attacked by a combative 74-year-old patient who pulled a gun, chased them out of a home and tried to steal their fire truck with a crew member still inside
Four Syracuse firefighters were treated for heat-related injuries, three hospitalized, while battling their second blaze in an hour during extreme temperatures
San Bernardino County fire officials tested a lightweight, battery-powered aircraft that could speed up emergency response in remote areas at a lower cost than helicopters
Lawyers for the city of Columbia said the Irmo Fire District “acted with malice in reckless disregard for the truth or falsity of the statements”
Video captures a dramatic rescue when an explosion and fire at a Cleveland apartment injured five people
As part of their territory expansion, C.W. Williams is committed to expanding in-house service capabilities in South Carolina to further support fire departments across the state
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Moore and Rob Lawrence break down employer mandates and exemptions for mask wearing and vaccination
Investing, in your mind, health or a hobby, can compound the benefit of a bonus on you, your family and others
4 reasons the ketamine-focused case should serve as a wakeup call to first responders
Have you recently reviewed lifting techniques, stretcher operations and teamwork to avoid a patient drop?
Breaking down police, fire rescue, EMS roles in a traffic incident management system
Video of Pennsylvania house fire shows how fast a modern residential structure begins to deteriorate
PRODUCT NEWS
Fire chiefs underscore the urgent need to ensure a safe working environment for all personnel
Fremont becomes the first city to implement a drone as first responder program in both its police and fire departments
Combines next-gen material science and design features that supercharge breathability to address the risk of heat stress
Follow these tips for grant funding exhaust removal systems for your fire department
The Neosho Fire Department used AFG funds to exhaust removal systems in two firehouses
Ascent is inviting fire departments in the Chicagoland area on March 19th from 9:00am to 12:00pm to experience third-party validated indoor tracking technology
Female firefighters explained how gear designed for men increases their risk of being burned, slows their movements
Grant County Fire District 7 saw a 25% increase in calls, purchased new apparatus and nearly doubled its number of volunteers
St. George firefighters used extrication tools to free the deer trapped between two posts as other deer watched
The funds are to cover heart disease and cancer screenings for first responders, which are often not covered by insurance