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
Flash flooding in northern West Virginia killed five after intense rains overwhelmed infrastructure, swept away vehicles, and forced residents to flee
Waterbury Mayor Paul Pernerewski said the firehouse renovation sends a message to firefighters that the city values them
The remote-controlled machine conducts precise, low-disruption burns along roads and neighborhoods, drawing interest from firefighters, utilities and lawmakers
After Allentown Firefighter Jeff Tomczak died of pancreatic cancer, his wife and IAFF leaders urge legislators to fund comprehensive screenings, remove PFAS from gear and foam and pass bipartisan protections
The Worcester City Council opted out of the state residential sprinkler law despite support from the city manager and fire chief, saying local codes already meet or exceed standards
UC San Diego’s ALERTCalifornia network last year detected 1,668 fires, including 636 before any 911 call
Master Firefighter Preston Fant is the first DeKalb County firefighter to die in the line of duty
The Columbia Township Fire Department now has full-time coverage on every shift and is planning for future expansion with two new parcels of land
FDNY battled the fire at a former coffee warehouse in Brooklyn, attacking from the exterior and with the Marine 9 fireboat
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Severe flash flooding across western Maryland prompts rescues from cars, houses, schools and businesses
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