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
Miramar College’s two-year program arms veterans and working first responders with advanced emergency management skills to move up the ranks
An electrical short ignited the cab of the Harford rescue engine as the crew escaped within minutes
The Highland Fire Protection District used an Assistance to Firefighters Grant to buy 33 sets of turnout gear, 10 sets of EMS gear, new helmets, boots and gloves, plus extrication and wildland equipment
Instructors and speakers have until Nov. 2, 2025, to submit their proposals
Families toured six Vacaville fire stations, watched demos, collected passport stamps for prizes as firefighters showcased gear to build connections with residents
The new entity is dedicated to advancing autonomous fire prevention solutions
Photos show firefighters using ground ladders and an aerial ladder to rescue occupants during a three-alarm fire in Groton
Beer cans were found close to the fire truck, but the driver tested alcohol-free, as the cause of the fatal Wood Lake firetruck rollover remains under investigation
Bill boosts prison firefighter wages from about $1 to the federal minimum, while the sheriffs’ association objects to costs and notes existing sentence credits
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The incident has reignited debate over department directives and personal beliefs
Amid the grief and devastation of survivors, many are sharing the courageous efforts of first responders, fellow residents, family members and even camp counselors who put their lives on the line to save others
Chicago’s new fireground SOP is a reminder for departments to review command roles, operational readiness and compliance before a critical incident forces change
Severe flash flooding across western Maryland prompts rescues from cars, houses, schools and businesses
The heartbreaking death of a Kansas City FF/paramedic reminds us that every shift carries unseen dangers
The Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program and the WTC Health Program are also casualties in this latest government program reduction in force
PRODUCT NEWS
Makers of FIRELITE, MEDLITE and LEOLITE transport skid units celebrate 40-year heritage in design, manufacture, and sales of public safety equipment worldwide
Service CU is donating $100 for every Boston blocked shot, and $1,000 for every Boston shutout to cover heart disease and cancer screenings for first responders
The First Responders Program, a new incentive program unique to the QSR industry, offers $100,000 cash per restaurant to qualifying individuals
First responders in Maury County used log chains, tow straps to keep the truck from falling down the 200-foot cliff
Five-year, $100 million program supports physical improvements to veteran, first responder and affordable housing facilities, food pantries, community centers, playgrounds and parks
Prince George’s County Fire and EMS Department fleet upgrades will enhance community safety with the advanced capabilities of Pierce fire apparatus
The drone’s features are specially calibrated for outdoor search-and-rescue and first-responder cases
The BMF Fire Hydrant Wrench is meticulously engineered to fit most fire hydrant valve nuts with precision
Although natural gas vehicles (NGVs) are extremely safe, they present distinct challenges which traditional firefighter training does not address
Improved image clarity and contrast boosts situational awareness so first responder missions are completed safely and more efficiently