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 St. Lucie County Fire District is honoring firefighter/paramedic Jarius Hodge with full line-of-duty honors following his death after a medical emergency while on shift
Lancaster County first responders turn to peer support to address trauma and shift the culture around mental health
Back in service, Durham’s Rescue 1 speeds up rescues and boosts firefighter pride and recruitment
FEMA is now accepting applications for over a dozen grant programs to support emergency readiness, including natural disasters and cyber threats
Under a new agreement with IAFF Local 366, Grand Rapids union firefighters will receive phased pay increases, reduced weekly hours and enhanced retirement benefits
Three residents of Gabriel House are suing the facility’s owner and a fire inspection company, claiming unsafe conditions, poor enforcement of smoking policies, and failed fire systems
In a two-day joint exercise with Auburn University and emergency agencies, first responders simulated an active shooter scenario to sharpen tactics
For the first time in decades, Ypsilanti firefighters responded to calls from their original 1898 station, sliding down fire poles and backing modern trucks through barn doors
By digitally mapping building layouts and gathering key site details during on-site visits, Jacksonville Fire Department crews aim to boost response
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The aftermath of a serious incident can be the critical moment to expand our life safety messaging and connect with the public
Mayday training, preplanning, mutual-aid agreements and scene size-ups emerge as common themes in major incidents
A recent poll of FireRescue1 readers found a majority strongly favored one side of the issue
Submerged vehicles can experience thermal runaway if water leaks into the battery box
The dangers to EMTs/medics are less well known to the general public than firefighting, even at times to the agencies where they work
Unprovoked killing of Lt. Alison Russo-Elling is a tragic reminder that first responders are putting their lives at risk for choosing to serve their community
PRODUCT NEWS
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With thermal imaging, live video, and supply drop capabilities, the Colorado Springs Fire Department’s drone program is transforming search-and-rescue operations
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Pierce Manufacturing will showcase its latest fire apparatus innovations, advanced safety technology, and fully integrated solutions — all engineered to work as a single, cohesive system to support the fire service.
Discuss exhaust removal and air purification systems at FDIC booth #5666
Innovative solutions enhance in-building connectivity and give public safety unprecedented visibility into their network
The new Engine 23 from Seagrave revives the department’s 1970s-era Omaha Orange and white color scheme to enhance visibility and honor its history
Company to showcase new Fire-Hazmat innovations at FDIC 2025, Indianapolis, as first EXO 8 Gamma area monitors ship to customers across North America this month
Entrants must be an active volunteer firefighter in the U.S. and an NVFC member