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
NIOSH faces layoffs of staff working on firefighter safety initiatives like the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer and line-of-duty death investigations
Out of the 10 companies with the Fall River Fire Department, only two are staffed at the national standard of four firefighters, IAFF President Edward Kelly said
Potts Camp firefighters say they were told to stop serving and return equipment after a sudden Facebook announcement, not direct communication
A gas leak triggered the explosion, while torrential rain forced evacuations and water rescues across the North Plainfield borough
The South Rim fire, the largest of four Colorado blazes ignited by a lightning storm, has caused over $3 million in damages, while other fires threaten structures and power lines
The Sacramento firefighter was injured while rendering aid to a man who had jumped through a window
Union leaders claim that department directives limited the deployment of Austin firefighters during the deadly Kerr County flooding
The Tarrant City Council voted to remove Chief Jason Rickels after multiple firefighters described a toxic work environment under his leadership
Corey Comperatore’s wife and daughters recall his final moments and push for answers about security failures at the Butler rally
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
Once crews have gone through the light, the system will change back to its regular traffic cycle
Xenia firefighters are getting national attention for a new method of drying gear quickly without dipping deeply into public funds
The app, PulsePoint, allows users to view and receive alerts on calls being responded to by fire departments and emergency medical services
Firefighters worked for almost an hour to rescue a Museum of Science and Industry worker, who was pinned under a forklift
Fire departments were not able to reach a gas company official for several hours and company officials were slow to provide vital information to first responders
Officials in Harris County said there had been a combination of at least 1,700 high-water rescues and evacuations
Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel’s efforts to align how fire and EMS responses are measured includes “pot of meat” fires, dispatch time
Virginia’s police chief wants to raise the retirement age, but survey results of about 1,000 public safety employees show first responders are against the idea
The tethered aerial device can be hard-wired into the vehicle system and does not require a piloting license or certificate of authorization
Event showed appreciation for the firefighters and other emergency personnel who are integral to racing safety