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 city will honor the Worcester 6, who died in the 1999 Cold Storage blaze, with additional ceremonies planned for Firefighters Jon Davies Sr. and Christopher Roy
New York DEC is now accepting applications for Volunteer Fire Capacity grants, for mostly volunteer rural departments to buy wildland firefighting gear
Four people were injured when a pickup truck collided with a Polk County Fire Rescue ambulance transporting a patient
A Lansing firefighter/paramedic has filed a lawsuit alleging she was singled out over her undergarments
Hands-on drills at Seminole County (Fla.) Fire Department expose service dogs to real emergency sights and sounds
A firefighter suffered minor burns after falling through a hole created by a crawl space fire
The FDNY is planning a special ceremony alongside a new commemorative emblem, a Gary Sinise–hosted podcast series and a film on FDNY Chaplain Father Mychal Judge
Flames engulfed the top deck of the 115-foot tour boat Adirondac at Waterfront Cruises’ docks in Lake George
An overnight fire tore through a Porterville home as firefighters attempted rescues
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Fire service leaders address size-up, situational awareness, roadway safety, proper PPE, complacency, go/no-go decision-making and more
The firing of a Delray Beach firefighter for failing to check a patient’s vitals prompts important questions about ownership and empowerment
From Los Angeles to Baltimore, and Pennsylvania most recently, we must consider how we use the lessons learned from significant incidents
Mental health experts are issuing advice to coworkers and family members about the warning signs of someone struggling with the deaths
Montgomery County crews faced a complex and dangerous scene with a plane entangled in power lines dangling 100 feet above the ground
Firefighters must ensure that they have and properly maintain air monitoring equipment to quickly identify dangerous environments
PRODUCT NEWS
Two NVFC members will each be awarded a scholarship covering up to 60 credit hours
HxGN OnCall Dispatch and other solutions to benefit one of Massachusetts’ largest regional 911 centers
Health & Wellness features flexible workflows that support privacy while maintaining proper supervision
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Turn-key work truck features include customizable cargo access and management, four-wheel drive and enhanced essential safety features
The partnership will pioneer a new model that bridges research, education and operational excellence in the field of public safety
The new ARFF vehicles will support MET – Montreal Metropolitan Airport’s transition from a regional airfield to a major domestic hub
Winner of the SprinklerSmarts Feed the Firehouse will be announced
Ericsson has joined the ranks of vendors, reinforcing its role in delivering secure, reliable connectivity for enterprises and public safety agencies
The Stevensville Town Council approved a payment to grant writers for an AFG application that would fund 127 new radios for Ravalli County fire departments
The Hooley Awards honor industry leaders who demonstrate outstanding innovation, service, and forward-thinking