Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
City Council Speaker Julie Menin called for the city to make “every single file” public after an internal memo showed officials feared toxic exposure weeks after 9/11
Covington Firefighter Terrance Smith spotted smoke while driving home after a 24-hour shift and alerted residents
The Loveland Fire Rescue Authority Board unanimously approved sending Chief Tim Sendelbach a letter of intent to terminate
Police say the gunman was among three people killed in a targeted shooting tied to a family dispute at a Pawtucket hockey rink
A 157% spike in 311 complaints and repeated incidents at active fire scenes have prompted criminal summonses and steep fines
Hillsborough County crews fought 16 wildfires Sunday, including a 350-acre fire near Bethlehem Cemetery
Since launching in May, Carroll County Department of Fire & EMS has administered blood transfusions in the field 17 times, saving 14 lives and securing five years of funding through a new federal grant
Wichita firefighters reported burning eyes and throats after mold was discovered during remediation at Station 15
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis said the federal funding will support a new Staten Island EMS classroom site, upgrades at Squad 8 and other FDNY firehouses
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Marking a nod to tradition and a step into the future, Elkhart firefighters at Station 4 celebrated their upgraded fire engine with a ceremonial push-in
The district serves 138 square miles in Pueblo County, Colo.
Current CEO Steve Allison is expected to pass the torch in early 2027, cementing a legacy of growth
Silicon Valley city modernizes dispatch and mobile communications for its cross-trained first responders
More than 100 public safety agencies and 1 million residents to benefit from county’s upgrade to HxGN OnCall
With this powerful combo, emergency teams get rugged durability, real-time reliability, and the highest network priority — especially during massive emergencies
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
Turn-key work truck features include customizable cargo access and management, four-wheel drive and enhanced essential safety features