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
Two Montgomery County firefighters and a civilian were hurt when a tanker collided with a vehicle while responding to a call
After an EF-3 tornado struck St. Louis in May 2025, Missouri Task Force 1 deployed advanced drone technology to assist with search and rescue, assess damage, and support real-time decision-making
Lithium-ion batteries were found at a five-alarm Bronx fire that injured 14 people, including a critically hurt firefighter
The Stratford firefighters’ union says members were unjustly fired while recovering from injuries, while town officials cite a lack of return-to-work timelines
A Norfolk grievance panel upheld the firing of a firefighter over medical marijuana use, despite state law now protecting such use
Following 30 deaths and widespread destruction, Assemblymember John Harabedian is urging the state to launch an independent audit into emergency response failures
Active and retired Scranton firefighters are undergoing preventative esophageal cancer screenings, thanks to a partnership between Local 60 IAFF and Lucid Diagnostics
Facing a nationwide shortage of volunteer firefighters, departments like Botetourt County are using camps, community outreach and flexible roles to raise awareness and inspire new recruits
Anthony Gaul, recently named Sergeant Bluff’s first full-time fire chief, is celebrating milestones in the fire service alongside his two sons,
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Your jurisdiction likely does not have a building as old or as historic as the Notre Dame cathedral, but it is sure to have buildings of local importance that need preplans
Allowing civilians to pose in contaminated turnout gear contradicts the safety message FDs should project
Preplanning fire department involvement in a chemical industry fire, and keeping the public informed helps mutual aid partners contain a chemical fire
As the government shutdown continues with no end in sight, the halt is creating a ripple effect on the industry’s ability to prepare for the upcoming fire season
Catastrophic California wildfires have caused unprecedented destruction and required aid from agencies across the country
Long-term community action is key to reducing the loss of lives, property, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfires
PRODUCT NEWS
The Mesa Fire Department’s newest apparatus is Arizona’s first all-electric North American-style apparatus
State funding has helped Richmond volunteer firefighters purchase a new fire engine and other equipment
Custom modifications integrate a SCBA Captains seat along with 10" of extra space behind the seats
New fire engines are the first of several changes for the Moline Fire Department
Grant County Fire District 13 will improve its capabilities with a battery-powered combi tool on its new rescue vehicle
Funding through the California Office of Traffic Safety will help equip, train Kern County firefighters
RESCEU Intellitech addresses market demand with a new single-phase Solo Rescue decon washer, redefining firefighter safety
The two organizations will collaborate on efforts to raise money and awareness to better equip firefighters with the skills and tools they need to live long, healthy lives