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
One firefighter was flown to a burn hospital after a controlled burn in Sheridan County got out of control
A preliminary investigation into the Gabriel House blaze suggests an oxygen concentrator malfunction or smoking may have sparked the deadliest fire in Massachusetts in over 40 years
A Maryland fire captain died after falling into a basement during a 2021 house fire, with investigators citing gaps in size-up, crew integrity, and rapid intervention readiness
Under the new Public Safety Retention and Recruitment Act, Missouri firefighters, EMTs, police, and other first responders with six years of service can now receive full in-state tuition for degree programs related to public safety
Ken Pagurek stepped down after delays in deploying FEMA teams to deadly Texas flooding, citing growing frustration with DHS oversight and the Trump administration’s handling of disaster response
A Montgomery County fire engine is likely totaled after being driven into floodwaters during a rescue, prompting an internal review and placing the firefighter behind the wheel on non-driving status
Loveland Fire Rescue Authority celebrated the grand opening of a new health and wellness center and burn building, facilities designed to support firefighter health and realistic training
As Oregon enters peak wildfire season, new fires ignite and the massive Cram Fire nears “mega fire” status with nearly 96,000 acres burned
Taylor officials, firefighters and community leaders gathered to mark the rededication of Station No. 2, part of a major renovation project enhancing living and working conditions for first responders
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Severe flash flooding across western Maryland prompts rescues from cars, houses, schools and businesses
The heartbreaking death of a Kansas City FF/paramedic reminds us that every shift carries unseen dangers
PRODUCT NEWS
Oak Creek Firefighter-Paramedic Michael Wargolet stopped on the side of the road to perform CPR on the three-month-old
The “Invest in Vests” fundraiser raised enough money to buy 92 vests for firefighters, EMS personnel and police
The firefighters and police officers are believed to have possibly come in contact with the coronavirus at Life Care Center
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has selected 205 applicants to test the program for five years
The city will become one of the first to try the program, which is designed to reduce Medicare costs by reimbursing non-hospital transports
A business donated the portable street light to help illuminate emergency scenes, making first responders more visible to motorists
The department’s cascade system, donated to them 10 years ago, found another new home with a volunteer agency in Alaska
Volunteer Firefighter and Armstrong County Task Force 340 Chief John Uskuraitis used the shovel to paddle and break through ice to get to the teens
Tampa Council Chairman Luis Viera championed the addition of the second ambulance after hearing of the station’s overwhelming call volume
Fire officials said fire engines are often the first emergency vehicle to reach someone in need