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
A Clay County judge revoked the probation of a longtime Kansas City firefighter, citing repeated violations tied to a felony DWI case
Holiday with a Hero event matches kids with first responders for shopping and holiday cheer
Nearly killed by a brown bear during a summer hike, Anchorage resident Victoria Lytle reunited with the firefighters, medics and 911 dispatcher who trekked miles into the Chugach Mountains to rescue her
A gas-related explosion and fire tore through Bristol Health & Rehab Center, collapsing part of the building and killing at least two people
A two-alarm fire in an 11-story senior housing building in Bayonne left one woman dead and sent eight police officers and three residents to the hospital
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has selected retired FDNY Emergency Services Chief Lillian Bonsignore, a 31-year department veteran and former chief of EMS operations, to lead the fire department
Richlands Firefighter/EMT Linzie “Scottie” Collins was found in distress after working a duty shift the previous day
Anniston crews arrived within minutes of a reported house fire and rescued two occupants trapped inside
A new analysis recommends hiring more firefighters and rethinking cross-staffing practices at the Anne Arundel County Fire Department
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
The dangers to EMTs/medics are less well known to the general public than firefighting, even at times to the agencies where they work
PRODUCT NEWS
The Hooley Awards honor industry leaders who demonstrate outstanding innovation, service, and forward-thinking
Agencies that subscribe to Lexipol’s wellness solution to proactively monitor their members’ risks for stroke, cardiovascular disease, chronic disease, and cortisol levels
Newest addition to premium attack lineup joins popular Warrior and Gladiator series, expanding Snap-tite’s advanced firefighting solutions
Rhode Island’s congressional delegation joined Warwick fire officials to celebrate a $1 million federal grant that funded 72 new self-contained breathing apparatus units
Black Flag Response delivers advanced medical care and technical rescue capabilities with military precision, directly to communities in their most vulnerable moments
Departments can earn up to 10% of sales during first responder month
MSA Safety has secured a $10 million contract to supply SCBA to the Orange County Fire Authority, further expanding its presence in Southern California’s fire service market
The Davenport Fire Department unveiled a new $740,000 fire engine designed to boost mobility and offering the latest technology to better serve the community
With a commitment unlike any other carrier, AT&T delivered these sites across 46 states and D.C., 9 months ahead of schedule
Rescue 42, a longtime leader in fire and rescue equipment, has earned the “Verizon Frontline Verified” status, highlighting the reliability of its mission-critical communications solutions