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 Avon Lake Historical Society will unveil ALFD1, a restored 1939 Dodge American LaFrance fire truck
Officials called the fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber a mass-casualty event in Searsmont
Spouses of Hillsborough County firefighters suited up for hands-on training
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Firefighters from Lily Fire & Rescue and Laurel County Fire and Rescue were pulled to safety after a collapse during an apartment fire
The family of Cleveland fire cadet Symeon Williams Sr. claims he was subjected to racially motivated hazing and excessive physical activity before a fatal medical emergency
Engineer Steven Decker, a 30-year member, died after a training exercise in West Ridge, marking the department’s second LODD in recent months
A medical transport plane crashed in rugged terrain near Ruidoso,and starting a wildfire that quickly spread in dry, windy conditions
Annapolis and Anne Arundel County officials are proposing a jointly funded peak-time medic unit to handle growing EMS demand
About 7% of Minneapolis firefighters are on PTSD leave while officials grapple with rising mental health and workers’ compensation costs
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Following the fatal ambush on Idaho firefighters, Bend Fire says it has body armor on all fire trucks for use in dangerous situations
First Due’s new Advanced Data Insights delivers real-time, configurable dashboards across incidents, ePCR, staffing, and more—built for public safety. Agencies get full visibility and meet compliance standards like NFIRS/ NERIS, NEMSQA, and NEMSIS—without technical expertise or third-party tools
By integrating their systems, agencies can seamlessly connect Life-Assist’s extensive product catalog with the PSTrax Procurement feature within its Supplies Module, eliminating inefficiencies in purchasing and supply chain management
Tyler and Emergency Networking bring over 40 years of experience in public safety software
A force multiplier for Sable Altura Fire Rescue Chief Solomon, PSTrax has had a profound impact on departmental performance
The new Striker 8x8 vehicles will enhance MSP’s fire protection capabilities at one of the nation’s busiest airports
Comprehensive 5-year fleet contract for the Calgary Fire Department includes rescues and engines, building on previous contracts for aerials and water tenders
The VipIR is a 3-in-1 handheld analyzer that sets a new standard for rapid and confident field-based chemical identification of unknown bulk solids and liquids, such as narcotics, explosives, and toxic chemicals.
AT&T is contributing to flood relief efforts, matching employee donations and providing additional connectivity support
Hexagon has announced that the spin-off of its Asset Lifecyle Intelligence and Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial divisions, and related businesses, will operate as Octave