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
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An early-morning blast sent the public-housing chimney crashing onto a sidewalk and playground
To save $1M a year, the Folsom Fire Department will pull the engine at Station 38 and reassign crews, leaving an ambulance to operate from the station
Wrightsville Firefighter Chad Wombles’ right hand and left thumb were severed in an unprovoked attack before a police officer fatally shot the attacker
The former Waterbury lieutenant, dismissed over medical marijuana use, was arraigned after prosecutors said he referenced Charlie Kirk and threats to shoot local political officials
Salisbury’s new firehouse replaces the 1956 station with three double bays, an engine and ladder company, and five integrated operations
The federal grant will help Rocklin expand fire staffing and prepare for a fourth station to meet growing emergency service demands
A Texas A&M Forest Service spokesperson said the Mill Fire in Gregory is approximately 50% contained
The Prince George’s County lieutenant is being held without bond and faces multiple charges
The Grand Blanc Township board reinstated Fire Chief Jamie Jent following controversy over fire department staffing and budget cuts raised before the Sept. 28 church attack
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
In order for fire service leaders to see the future, they have to clearly see the present
There are concrete steps fire officers can take to prevent, recognize and respond to firefighter mental health problems
Relationship building, understanding motives and creative thinking are some of the keys to victory
To all the firefighters across the country who stood up to the racial hatred in North Tonawanda, I’m proud to have you as brothers and sisters
Donald Trump’s petulant, baseless attacks on fire service leaders is reason to learn PR jujutsu
Negative Facebook comments about protestors may have been wrong, but were their terminations right?
PRODUCT NEWS
Many of Gerber’s most popular knives and multi-tools for on- or off-duty everyday carry are on sale
To prepare for the 2024 hurricane and wildfire seasons, the Un-carrier has ramped up its disaster preparedness efforts with more network hardening, new response vehicles, additional deployed 2.5GHz spectrum and a new community support program
The NOPEC Foundation awarded a $39,500 grant to the Ashtabula County Water Rescue Team
BRINC unveils the Responder drone and Responder Station, a new drone platform and docking station, to enable city-wide drone as first responder deployments.
This year’s exercise simulated what it would take to help ensure mission-critical communication capabilities during a large-scale event with over 100,000 attendees, as well as during a cyber attack and a terrorist attack
Innovative technology removes up to 98% of contaminants from turnout gear
June event in Ontario will honor and recognize the invaluable contributions of firefighters
Carter and the Hamden Fire Department received gifts and equipment from Ready Rack and Seek Thermal
Firefighters in Waterford were initially dispatched for a person injured in a fall
Kirk Grau and Wade Fossum will represent Super Vac and Command Light at upcoming industry events