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 37-year-old Murdo firefighter died after being ejected from a fire apparatus in a rollover crash
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
Over 100 agencies ran preparedness exercises at Amon G. Carter Stadium and 14 other sites, testing communication and active-threat response ahead of FIFA World Cup crowds
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Resignations often signal leadership disputes, safety concerns and unresolved conflicts — issues that often build long before members decide to walk away
Here’s what EMS providers should know about the updated standards, national assessments and opportunities to improve pediatric care together
A USFA report details how an undetected basement fire, a modified support system and a sudden floor collapse led to one of the deadliest incidents in department history
The incident has reignited debate over department directives and personal beliefs
Amid the grief and devastation of survivors, many are sharing the courageous efforts of first responders, fellow residents, family members and even camp counselors who put their lives on the line to save others
Chicago’s new fireground SOP is a reminder for departments to review command roles, operational readiness and compliance before a critical incident forces change
PRODUCT NEWS
In the IAFC’s weekly COVID-19 webinar, task force members shared updates on how the organization is helping members
A paper published in the Journal of Rural Health calls for changes to paramedic scopes of practice for airway and ventilator management in response to COVID-19
The Santa Fe Fire Department has adjusted its protocols in an effort to keep its personnel safe during the COVID-19 crisis
Chesapeake Firefighter Justin Beazley rappelled off the side of a bridge to rescue the driver of the tractor-trailer
The defense department will invest $133 million to increase domestic N95 production capacity
The chiefs requested a six-month ban in a letter to Colorado Gov. Jared Polis
Fire-Dex says the AAMI Level 3-compliant garments exceed CDC guidelines for COVID-19 response
The firefighters brought the supplies back to the station where they sorted them and then completed the delivery
The guidelines cover actions both employees and employers in essential industries, such as public safety, should take
In their weekly webinar, members of the IAFC COVID-19 Task Force provided updated guidelines and advice for members battling the virus