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
A Maryland fire captain died after falling into a basement during a 2021 house fire, with investigators citing gaps in size-up, crew integrity, and rapid intervention readiness
Assemblyman Phil Ramos accuses East Brentwood Fire Chief Bryant Figueroa of storming into his office following tensions over ICE’s use of a firehouse parking lot
Local leaders urged state lawmakers to invest in school-based training, public safety education and regional partnerships to attract the next generation of first responders
A 2024 review of Syracuse structure fire data reveals most vacant fire buildings had shut-off utilities, code violations, and unpaid taxes, yet weren’t on the city’s registry
With research linking firefighting to elevated melanoma rates, Mt. Lebanon firefighters underwent free dermatology checks to catch early signs of cancer
A grant from the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation funded a hose prop, helping Saco firefighters sharpen skills through hands-on training
Fire crews from eight departments helped battle a fully involved house fire in Windham
Severely impaired and terminally ill residents account for most preventable transfers, often tied to feeding tube issues, infections and falls, according to a national study by Florida Atlantic University
Pivotal’s lightweight, electric vertical takeoff aircraft is drawing interest from Marin fire departments for its potential use in wildfires, search-and-rescue and EMS response
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Five Task Forces, including search dogs and their handlers, have been activated for Hurricane Ian and deployed in or around Florida
Paid and volunteer firefighters worked together to answer hundreds of calls for rescues
What to expect as task forces deploy to hurricane ravaged areas
Who among us, in a moment of fatigue and frustration, hasn’t imagined parking the ambulance somewhere the sun doesn’t shine
Firefighters must remain vigilant at explosion response scenes, particularly when the blast source has yet to be identified
The challenge now is how to show up every day, with the same energy, and resist the threats of indifference and complacency
PRODUCT NEWS
Entrants must be an active volunteer firefighter in the U.S. and an NVFC member
Braun Ambulances returns to FDIC International 2025 with two models, including the debut of the Select by Braun Chief XL Type I
Attendees will explore the climate-defying MXP 153 Type I Arctic Range Edition and the all-new MXP 170 Type I ambulance, built for peak performance, safety and efficiency
Missouri lawmakers are weighing a ban on Chinese-made drones, but the move faces the high cost of American alternatives—often 10 times more expensive
The week focuses on the need for better understanding of the life safety benefits of home fire sprinklers
Industry experts, fire service leaders, and wellness pioneers unite to advance firefighter health, performance, and resilience
FLIR will be showcasing K-Series cameras with enhanced image quality at FDIC International in Indianapolis
March 28-30, 2025 in Rockland, Massachusetts
Firefighters risk their lives every day—MagneGrip ensures the air they breathe isn’t one of those risks, delivering Complete Clean Air through industry-leading exhaust removal and air purification systems
With top-notch hose and cable reels for firefighting vehicles