Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Joliet Battalion Chief Dan Berta and a Joliet police officer sprang into action to rescue a family trapped on a third-floor balcony during a fire
The Rosenbauer unit replaced a 39-year-old rig and came fully outfitted through a Makita partnership
Plano Fire-Rescue becomes the first in the state to use a 24-hour-on, 72-hour-off shift schedule for its firefighters
Firefighter/Paramedic Scott fell ill while transporting a patient, was flown to Memorial Hermann–Texas Medical Center for surgery and later died
A Haynes Life Flight helicopter was approaching a landing zone in Autauga County when bullets struck the right-side window
Nearly a third of men aren’t exercising regularly, despite clear links to better mental health, sexual performance and energy levels — key concerns for firefighters under stress
York County residents lined the route with flags as police, fire and EMS vehicles formed a solemn procession to the coroner’s office
Firefighters had difficulty reaching the seat of the fire inside the seventh-floor apartment
Fort Wayne’s mayor says the union’s social posts about FD leadership fuel anger, pointing to threats from commenters — including a noose image — aimed at Chief Eric Lahey
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
The San Antonio case marks the 15th confirmed case of COVID-19 in the United States
Green, Ohio, tactical paramedics are now permitted to carry handguns when called out to assist the sheriff’s SWAT following a change in state law
The department has used the pit crew resuscitation model for five years and says it has helped them save more lives
St. Paul firefighters rappelled down the cliff to rescue the stranded man
The camera and swipe-card systems were installed after a fire lieutenant pleaded guilty to dealing drugs from one of the stations
Luzerne County signed a contract with Motorola Solutions Inc. to order more than 3,000 radios to replace the old analog system
The man climbed from a window to escape the heat and is now in critical condition; others rescued by helicopter from roof
The department hopes to have all 85 firefighters certified as EMTs by 2023
Orange County officials said the requirement will improve patient outcomes and increase safety for EMS providers
The FDNY nominated the paramedics for the Daily News Hometown Heroes award for saving the unconscious man from lethal CO exposure