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 Moores Mill Volunteer Fire Department has increased its number of volunteers and has more currently in training
A Muslim civil rights group alleges the Baltimore Fire Department denied religious accommodation, selectively enforced its grooming policy and suspended him without offering a respirator fit test
Backed by a $1M AFG grant, the Lodi Fire Department plan involves 15 firefighter-paramedics and four paramedic engines at no extra cost to residents
Cleveland’s chief is on paid leave while the city investigates a now-deleted Facebook repost of a political cartoon days after Kirk’s killing
The DeLand Fire Department is piloting vibrating wristbands, bed shakers and flashing lights to wake crews without blaring sirens
Greenville City Council approves a 24/72 schedule to boost recruitment and work-life balance
An independent review says incident command wasn’t formally established until 25 minutes after the shooter was in custody and fire crews were dispatched late
The Cleveland mayor’s office is reviewing the chief’s Charlie Kirk post while the city is probing EMS and firefighter posts
Brenna Kulikowsk and Damon Thompson were returning to Show Low after an interfacility transfer
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 guidelines urge early notification of first responders if patients have possible symptoms of the virus
The Journeyman Conference provided knowledge and resources to firefighters from rural areas and included firefighter training and mental health talks
The fire department is considering purchasing more cameras after receiving positive feedback from firefighters and the public
Madalyn Karlbon, daughter of Avenel Firefighter and former Chief Jimmy Karlbon, woke her family after hearing the smoke detector go off
Volunteer firefighters earned their EMT certifications to improve service in Nash County’s southern region
The concept truck is just 6 feet and 5 inches tall to fit into tight spaces and is equipped with a Toughbook tablet
The new FSRI Fire Safety Academy offers science-based courses to firefighters at no cost
A grant of more than $21,000 will allow the department to purchase a LUCAS device
The manufacturer will collaborate with HAAS Alert to make the technology a standard integration
Wheeling Hospital donated 12 vests worth about $9,000 to the Wheeling Fire Department