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 Health and Human Services Department has decided not to terminate Dr. John Howard amid plans to lay off two-thirds of NIOSH staff, preserving leadership of the World Trade Center Health Program
Firefighters across the Kansas City metro pulled more than 60 people from high water after torrential storms shattered local rainfall records
The 2025 Pat Tillman Award for Service acknowledged the commitment and selflessness of two L.A. firefighters who faced “apocalyptic” wildfire conditions
The search uncovered an engine registered to the “Santa Muerte Fire Department,” which does not exsist
Authorities say Denton’s former fire chief submitted fraudulent documentation from 2021 to 2025 in an alleged effort to boost the fire department’s insurance rating
First responders saved more than 200 people during one of the worst engineering disasters in U.S. history
The 61-year-old man died after a lightning strike at an archery range during a Cub Scounts event, with other victims, including children, suffering burns and other injuries
After nine people died in a fire at an assisted living facility, Fall River officials and IAFF agreed to hire up to 20 more firefighters over the next two years
The proposed legislation is named in honor of fallen Kansas City firefighter/paramedic Graham Hoffman, who was fatally stabbed by a patient
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
Wheeling Hospital donated 12 vests worth about $9,000 to the Wheeling Fire Department
The department said the donation, along with a recent FEMA grant, will help them replace aging and broken firefighting equipment
The county’s 911 coordinator said the “questionable” reliability of the current system “is a safety risk to our responders”
The $1.2 million Concept Fire Truck will be equipped with a redundant battery system and small booster motor for longer-duration responses
The off-duty firefighter and a nurse stepped in to perform CPR and use an AED to revive the man
First responders were concerned the acid would contaminate a nearby river or come in contact with damaged power lines
The contractor became trapped and had to be lowered from a tower by fire crews
Wait times for 911 callers reduced by three-fourths after the city combined its police and fire-EMS communication centers and upgraded technology
Seven county employees are now permitted to fly drones that can be used to assist with search-and-rescue and assessing emergency scenes
One of the college’s buildings was evacuated due to a gas-like odor that led several to experience trouble breathing