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
Washington County–Johnson City EMS is mourning the loss of veteran EMT Fred Kemp after a training accident
Limited water supply prompted a 3-alarm response to the Newmarket fire and mutual aid from more than a dozen departments
Pittsburgh EMS and firefighters executed coordinated rope and ladder operations to remove 29 passengers from two stalled rail cars
A fire chief, police officer and race volunteer were killed in two seperate incidents at the Hartshorne H-Town Throwdown
Fort Worth firefighters had just exited Engine 14 when it was struck while blocking traffic for an earlier wreck
Paterson firefighters arrived within minutes at a wind-fueled blaze and found two adults and three children trapped on the second floor
Following the defeat of Measure S, Santee funded a $2M interim station to boost coverage while officials seek money for a $21M permanent station
Investigators say arcing in an electrical conduit sparked the Sept. 26 blaze at the Troutville Fire Training Center
A 40-pound dog fell about 40 feet off a Fort Funston bluff and clung to a narrow ledge for 20+ minutes before a rescuer rappelled down
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
New smart radio provides essential location and incident information
With a new state-funded drone, Salisbury firefighters are adding eyes in the sky to boost search-and-rescue missions, monitor brush fires, and assist with water rescues
A state grant helped the Marion Fire Department fund part of the $1.5M cost of two new fire engines
To maintain quick response times Rahway is replacing its aging pumper, ensuring continued service reliability as the current vehicle nears the end of its 15-year lifespan
Seven departments participated in the largest drone training exercise in San Joaquin County to sharpen emergency response skills and strengthen interagency coordination across
The Kaysville Fire Department is set to receive the final Pierce Quantum fire truck with a custom logo
A grant from the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management will cover half the cost of a new CAD system to help integrate mutual aid for The Village Fire Department
First Due launches a new LMS to streamline training, certification tracking and compliance, complete with real-time monitoring and industry-specific content
ESO’s analysis reports a 28% increase in wildland fire incidents and calls for improvements in decontamination efforts
The Dracut Fire Department received over $22,000 in grant funding to replace SCBA, part of a $3 million initiative to boost firefighter safety and emergency readiness