Fire News
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DeKalb County Firefighter Eboni Kennedy lost a leg and has undergone multiple surgeries as a fundraiser seeks to help cover medical costs
A Bloom Township resident died after a carbon monoxide incident that also sent three civilians and seven firefighters to hospitals
A crash in Boyne City killed one person and led to the suspension of a firefighter who was driving a personal vehicle to a call
Corewell Health and the Grand Rapids Fire Department will launch a six-month pilot in January embedding a community health worker with EMS responses to redirect low-acuity 911 calls
The Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act recognizes occupational cancer as a line-of-duty death for public safety officers, clearing the way for expanded federal benefits
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Camden firefighters knocked down a predawn blaze at an abandoned building, but heavy fire conditions led to a structural collapse
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FDNY crews battled heavy fire, a partial collapse and nearly nine hours of operations during a five-alarm matzo factory fire in Brooklyn
Santa Monica’s new Advanced Provider Unit pairs a nurse practitioner with a firefighter/paramedic, freeing ambulances for critical emergencies and reducing unnecessary transports
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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While no fire department is ever fully prepared for such extreme conditions, we must constantly review and practice our response efforts
Should past troubles disqualify fire service leaders from holding the top spot, and are some troubles too serious to uphold the public’s trust?
How have some members strayed so far from our basic duty to care for our citizens?
The NBC docuseries follows units in Los Angeles County, highlighting the positivity of the profession but also a problematic safety issue
We work until all options are exhausted, on the fireground and at the depths of the ocean
PRODUCT NEWS
First Due’s new Advanced Data Insights delivers real-time, configurable dashboards across incidents, ePCR, staffing, and more—built for public safety. Agencies get full visibility and meet compliance standards like NFIRS/ NERIS, NEMSQA, and NEMSIS—without technical expertise or third-party tools
By integrating their systems, agencies can seamlessly connect Life-Assist’s extensive product catalog with the PSTrax Procurement feature within its Supplies Module, eliminating inefficiencies in purchasing and supply chain management
Tyler and Emergency Networking bring over 40 years of experience in public safety software
A force multiplier for Sable Altura Fire Rescue Chief Solomon, PSTrax has had a profound impact on departmental performance
The new Striker 8x8 vehicles will enhance MSP’s fire protection capabilities at one of the nation’s busiest airports
Comprehensive 5-year fleet contract for the Calgary Fire Department includes rescues and engines, building on previous contracts for aerials and water tenders
The VipIR is a 3-in-1 handheld analyzer that sets a new standard for rapid and confident field-based chemical identification of unknown bulk solids and liquids, such as narcotics, explosives, and toxic chemicals.
AT&T is contributing to flood relief efforts, matching employee donations and providing additional connectivity support
Hexagon has announced that the spin-off of its Asset Lifecyle Intelligence and Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial divisions, and related businesses, will operate as Octave
Three Oshkosh Airport Products Striker ARFF vehicles will elevate fire response capabilities across Dulles International and Reagan National airports