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
Real American Beer recognized Hillsborough County firefighter/paramedic Matthew Holubik in its national campaign celebrating everyday heroes for his service on and off duty
Training all East Meadow firefighters with VR headsets simulates up to 60 scenarios, offering on-demand practice, muscle-memory building and a recruitment draw for gamers
Sessions at the Greater Flagstaff Region Fire Academy use movement screening, functional strength and recovery work to curb injuries
Webull’s donation will help ResponderStrong build a national behavioral health disaster response for first responders
New mandatory training simulates the 2011 ventilation incident that killed Lieutenant Todd Krodle, sharpening rapid rescue tactics
With only four structure fires in the township over three years, Courtland FD officials say the site provides essential training opportunities for younger firefighters
Firefighter Gary Dziekan says he pushed the gun aside as it went off, was wounded in the struggle, and fired back when the suspect came back
Waterbury Mayor Paul Pernerewski said the firehouse renovation sends a message to firefighters that the city values them
The remote-controlled machine conducts precise, low-disruption burns along roads and neighborhoods, drawing interest from firefighters, utilities and lawmakers
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
The Volterra EV was recognized in the Emergency Services and Defense category
Firefighters Darren Harsch, Adam Nordenschild, Artur Podgorski and Belvon Koranteng received proclamations for the daring rescue
When the St. Louis County firefighter, driver and truck went underwater, Officers Don Shultz and Victoria Sarver got in the water to help with the rescue
Four crewmembers were on the rope during the rarely needed, lifesaving maneuver
Commissioner Laura Kavanagh said the fire started in a 20th-floor apartment from a lithium battery connected to an unspecified micromobility device
A warning went out to Pacific Northwest agencies prior to the release of the report on Logan Taylor’s death, noting the dangers posed by live trees damaged by fire
A total of 30 units will monitor Rancho Cucamonga’s foothills
The Harmonville Fire location’s redo will accommodate more firefighters, a bigger apparatus, a meeting space and a diesel exhaust system
The Orange County Fire Authority plans to establish the facility near the fire-prone Trabuco Canyon
A second Fort Osage Fire Protection District member also was hurt when a brush truck became surrounded by heavy smoke and was destroyed