Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Following the fatal ambush on Idaho firefighters, Bend Fire says it has body armor on all fire trucks for use in dangerous situations
The Loveland Fire Rescue Authority and Berthoud Fire Protection District used a donated farmhouse for months of realistic training, ending with a controlled burn
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue partnered with the Fire Safety Research Institute to run controlled burn experiments and conduct interviews, revealing gaps in training plans, policies and PPE education
Fort Worth police say the suspect used a lighter to ignite materials at a Williams St. house, leading to a collapse that critically injured one firefighter
The Garfield Township Volunteer Fire Department’s firehouse was destroyed, leaving members to see if the apparatus is salvageable
To save $1M a year, the Folsom Fire Department will pull the engine at Station 38 and reassign crews, leaving an ambulance to operate from the station
Wrightsville Firefighter Chad Wombles’ right hand and left thumb were severed in an unprovoked attack before a police officer fatally shot the attacker
The former Waterbury lieutenant, dismissed over medical marijuana use, was arraigned after prosecutors said he referenced Charlie Kirk and threats to shoot local political officials
Salisbury’s new firehouse replaces the 1956 station with three double bays, an engine and ladder company, and five integrated operations
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
Officials are considering increasing pay for first responders and other front-line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic
About 10% of the San Jose Fire Department’s staff were being monitored for exposure within a week of its first COVID-19 case
The printers, which are used for engineering classes, will help produce masks that can be sterilized and reused
The city will spend at least $2.8 million to book the entire 155-room hotel for three months
A technical bulletin from 3M Scott details how to clean and disinfect respirators following possible virus exposure
The tool calculates the average use rate for each type of equipment to help agencies plan for shortages
FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro said earlier this week that 46 FDNY members had tested positive
Witnesses said the blasts sent manhole covers flying 30 feet into the air
The $11.5 million facility was built in a location to avoid traffic and includes a transitional storage and shower area for decontamination
The company recommended the use of surgical masks for lower risk calls in order to preserve the supply of respirators