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
Greene County officials revealed internal issues ranging from missed training and pending criminal charges, which led to the sudden closure of the Ruckersville Volunteer Fire Company
The agency levied a $640 penalty after determining safety lapses contributed to the death of a Wethersfield firefighter when a utility terrain vehicle flipped during a brush fire
The blaze injured two Macomb Township firefighters and drew aid from five communities, highlighting Local 5023’s staffing concerns
A single-engine plane veered out of control while landing at Kalispell City Airport, smashing into parked aircraft and sparking a runway fire, but all four aboard escaped with minor injuries
U.S. Steel says it is still investigating the blast as hospitals report treating at least 10 workers, including burn victims, from the 1,400-employee Mon Valley plant
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The blasts at U.S. Steel’s Mon Valley Works killed one worker, left at least two unaccounted for and injured dozens as black smoke billowed over the Pittsburgh area
Investigation highlights the risks of post-suppression overhaul and origin-and-cause operations
A bronze statue of Corey Comperatore now greets visitors at the Butler Farm Show, honoring the volunteer firefighter who died protecting his family
Roughly 170 FDNY and EMS personnel battled the Queens blaze, which left three firefighters seriously hurt
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 announcement comes after two of the electric cars caught fire following recall repairs
The vehicle is fully powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, mitigating the need for diesel generators that produce toxic fumes
“It just goes to show that water rescue is important,” Fly Creek Fire Department 1st Assistant Chief Jess Lanza said
West Chester Twp Fire Department Chief Rick Prinz said the peer support groups allow first responders to debrief and talk through mental health concerns
New Medical Rapid Access Transport (MRAT) all-terrain vehicle can reach patients in a crowd or wooded areas, Tidewater EMS says
Orange County Fire Authority crews had to cut through an 8-inch-thick concrete wall to rescue the woman
Researchers aim to measure the value of virtual reality for providers as they work to identify signs of severe illness and infants and children
Available slots for the San Antonio Fire Department’s “Hero Like Her” summer program for girls ages 6 to 17 were filled within 48 hours
‘It’s a scary thought,’ says a National Interagency Fire Center spokesperson of the low supply
The names of the state’s first 10 Black firefighters are memorialized on a plaque at the location of former Engine Company No. 9 in Richmond