Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Baltimore County officials have removed a paramedic from the workplace after allegations that he filmed himself masturbating in public areas of multiple firehouses
Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue opened a state-of-the-art training facility featuring live-fire burn rooms, smoke-filled search spaces, rappelling props and a water-reclamation system
Medical experts say the disease risk from a Baltimore County paramedic’s alleged contamination of co-workers’ food and items is minimal, but firefighters report significant anxiety and uncertainty
Wichita police say a man tried to break into multiple EMS vehicles, forced his way into an apartment to film firefighters performing CPR on a patient, then stole a department vehicle
A damaged underground gas line in Ashland triggered a powerful explosion and fire
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Starting in July 2026, Carmel firefighters will shift to a 48/96 schedule, a move leaders say could improve sleep, recovery and work-life balance
Birmingham City Council has approved a three-year, $170,000 agreement with Axon to lease cameras, with footage to be used for training and incident investigations
An experienced backpacker had to be rescued after sinking thigh-deep in cold, flowing sand during a trek in Arches National Park
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
Agencies that subscribe to Lexipol’s wellness solution to proactively monitor their members’ risks for stroke, cardiovascular disease, chronic disease, and cortisol levels
Newest addition to premium attack lineup joins popular Warrior and Gladiator series, expanding Snap-tite’s advanced firefighting solutions
Rhode Island’s congressional delegation joined Warwick fire officials to celebrate a $1 million federal grant that funded 72 new self-contained breathing apparatus units
Black Flag Response delivers advanced medical care and technical rescue capabilities with military precision, directly to communities in their most vulnerable moments
Departments can earn up to 10% of sales during first responder month
MSA Safety has secured a $10 million contract to supply SCBA to the Orange County Fire Authority, further expanding its presence in Southern California’s fire service market
The Davenport Fire Department unveiled a new $740,000 fire engine designed to boost mobility and offering the latest technology to better serve the community
With a commitment unlike any other carrier, AT&T delivered these sites across 46 states and D.C., 9 months ahead of schedule
Rescue 42, a longtime leader in fire and rescue equipment, has earned the “Verizon Frontline Verified” status, highlighting the reliability of its mission-critical communications solutions
New smart radio provides essential location and incident information