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
Video shows Orange County firefighters rescuing an unresponsive woman from a Mission Viejo house fire
Phoenix’s Hall of Flame Museum showcases firefighting history and honors fallen heroes with over 130 fire engines and interactive exhibits
Assemblyman Phil Ramos loses “honorary chief” status after speaking out against ICE’s use of a Brentwood firehouse lot, as fire officials deny involvement
The Austin Firefighters Association launched a no-confidence vote over claims Chief Joel Baker delayed flood aid to Kerr County, allegations he denies as city leaders back him
More than 150 musicians from as far as Virginia and Calgary joined the Coeur d’Alene Firefighter Pipes and Drums to honor two battalion chiefs killed in a tragic ambush
A recent multi-agency wildfire training exercise helped Orange County fire and law enforcement teams swiftly contain the Rancho fire in Laguna Beach
Three firefighters sustained minor injuries after a firetruck overturned en route to a house fire in North Las Vegas
Jersey City Fire Chief Jack Johnson said civilians reported vagrants possibly lived in the building
City Administrator Michael Jordan proposed bending policy to grant Reginald Freeman a police-only housing bonus, boosting his offer to nearly $260K
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
Emergency officials said the deployment of a drone equipped with FLIR displayed vast capabilities for future response
Software and hardware will be installed at dispatch centers that will give dispatchers immediate location data within 3 feet of the mobile phone being used
Two rescue units are being equipped with AeroClave decontamination units and isolation capsules for safe transport
The project includes the replacement and addition of dispatching consoles, communication towers, antennas, dishes, handheld radios, and other equipment
The FirstNet communications platform for first responders is being used by more than 7,250 public safety agencies to improve interagency communication
Junior Firefighter Raymond Slifer built 36 new gear lockers, which provides firefighters with much-needed designated space, as part of his Eagle Scout Project
Falmouth Fire Department purchased 25 armored vests and helmets, known as ballistics gear, which will be placed on fire trucks and in ambulances and provided to command staff
The Ector County Utility District is adding security features to fire hydrants in West Odessa to maintain system integrity and curb water theft
The valve for the hydrants at the complex had been shut off, preventing crews from using any of the property’s hydrants
Permanently discontinuing water use would effectively shut down the facility, a known point source for PFOS and PFAS contamination stemming from the use of firefighting foams