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 FEMA Urban Search and Rescue pioneer helped build TN-TF1 and Memphis FD Special Operations
St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer’s plan includes a 4% across-the-board raise for firefighters to help recruit and retain staff amid hundreds of vacancies
Robert Tucker submitted his resignation hours after Zohran Mamdani was announced the winner of NYC’s mayoral election
Two women were rescued and nine people, including a firefighter, were injured in the third-floor blaze
A UPS cargo plane bound for Honolulu crashed and exploded after takeoff in Louisville, killing at least seven and injuring 11
Federal services are disrupted, flights face delays and hundreds of thousands of workers go unpaid as negotiations remain deadlocked
The MD-11 cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff, igniting a fire and causing injuries near Louisville’s airport
A Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation award funded meters after an audit found the Santa Fe Fire Department’s aging meters were failing to charge and calibrate
The course turns NIOSH findings from the Greene County explosion into tactics and policy updates for rapid reefer ID, construction/insulation risks, reefer-specific size-up and chief readiness
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The fire service doesn’t come free and now is the time to remind newly elected or re-elected officials of that fact
There are three early takeaways all fire and EMS departments can learn from in this mass-shooting incident
A gunman’s attack at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is a reminder of soft-target vulnerability and to prepare everyone to “stop the bleed”
Here’s a quick look at some of the things that went wrong and how they can be prevented elsewhere
The Minneapolis Fire Department and some firefighters are being sued for not doing enough to save a hypothermic teen, but is a breach enough for a finding of negligence?
Inter-agency communication gaps and information hoarding stands in the way of fire prevention
PRODUCT NEWS
$500,000 in grants will be awarded by State Farm in collaboration with the NVFC
The Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team deployed SPOT trailers and nearly 200 solutions at 15 different locations
Hexagon pledges interoperability of solutions and transparent collaboration with police
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With expert assistance, comprehensive guides, and proven success in grant writing, MagneGrip is committed to helping fire and EMS departments secure funding
The Whelen Everyday Champion program celebrates acts of bravery, exceptional valor and community service
The Hooley Awards recognize and honor innovation and excellence for community health and safety
Brian Webster, CEO of Kestra Medical Technologies, brings significant healthcare expertise to Pulsara’s Board of Directors
Kosciewicz brings over 25 years of experience in direct response retail, product management, ecommerce, and operations to his new role
FLORIAN software is designed to increase on-site safety, simplify incident management processes, and provide real-time situational updates