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
The Pack Fire near California’s Nevada border has damaged at least 15 structures, closed part of Highway 395
Retired FDNY Deputy Chief James Riches is remembered as a tireless advocate for survivors and one of the voices of the 9/11 community
Norwalk firefighters faced heavy fire and severe conditions in a Golden Hill Street blaze
The dedicated half-cent sales tax would raise hundreds of millions of dollars each year for the fire department
The North County Fire Protection District lawsuit says Riverview made the changes without consulting the district as required by law
Normal firefighters warn that relocating Station 2 will weaken coverage, while town officials say data shows response times will remain strong
Dispatch logs show firefighters reported “nothing showing” and cleared a call at the earlier Lachman Fire, despite LAFD leaders’ statements that crews returned to “cold-trail” the burn area
Vincent Hayes’ birthday visit to Disneyland turned into a lifesaving mission when the young firefighter jumped from a stalled train to perform CPR
Backed by a $3.3M federal grant, the program will launch in New York and Texas to equip providers with tools to manage stress before symptoms arise
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Activating the surgical team: A low-frequency, high-risk emergency procedure in the field
Colorado firefighters reflect on late-season wildfire that posed the ultimate challenge for the state’s limited resources
A freak accident in San Francisco underscores the dangers of working near moving vehicles
Greg Friese explores the scope of the wildfire challenges in California and significant impacts on public safety.
Key tactics impacted command decisions related to saving iconic bell towers
Firefighters face multiple hazards at cultural icon as it continues to burn
PRODUCT NEWS
The Amarillo Fire Department will be purchasing six new fire engines and two ladder trucks as part of a long-term replacement plan
NFPA Fire Sprinkler Initiative week communicates the dangers of home fires to residents and firefighters
Funding for Lowell and Tewksbury fire departments of over $70K helped improve firefighter safety and fireground operations
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The Drone as a First Responder Program in Bernalillo County will be utilized to safely assess emergency scenes and transmit critical information
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