Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
After 20 years of advocacy, Richmond firefighters prepared to deliver ALS, closing a critical gap in emergency care across Contra Costa County
Partnership brings early-detection physicals as a benefit to WFCA member departments
The other vehicle crossed the centerline and struck the Timber Mesa ambulance head-on near Show Low
Monthly receipts averaging $160K put Kingston’s ambulance billing on pace for $1.9M
Toledo Fire & Rescue put all firehouses on precautionary lockdown amid backlash to a firefighter’s post about the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk
The state is backing research into firefighting and cancer, citing 9/11-scale exposure concerns and developing stronger protections for crews battling wildfires near cities
More than 60 departments across seven states share $135K and Kearney-area agencies receive $30,500 for gear
Lafayette, Witmer and Upper Leacock plan to share crews to ease the volunteer crunch, but the compact is paused for township review
KCFD faces a record $1.3M discrimination settlement, a bitter fight over firefighter Dominic Biscari’s fatal 2021 crash discipline, and scrutiny after two line-of-duty deaths
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 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
The departments hope to make training on identifying patients with dementia a requirement
The purchase of the vests comes after the Jeannette Fire Department responded to two fatal shootings in two months