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
Spurred by a deadly Silver Spring high-rise fire, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue is equipping every fire truck with smoke hoods thanks to a family’s donation
Hartford firefighters faced heavy fire conditions at an abandoned three-story apartment building in the South End and operated defensively
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Musk and other critics attacked Mamdani’s selection of EMS veteran Lillian Bonsignore to lead the department, reigniting debate over what operational experience matters most for the commissioner role
Firefighters from multiple departments battled a large residential fire in Lincoln for nearly nine hours, overcoming water supply challenges
A midair collision between two helicopters near Hammonton Municipal Airport prompted a large emergency response
A fast-moving fire tore through Portland’s historic Old Port, complicating firefighting efforts and damaging multiple buildings and boats
A multi-department merger forming the South Madison Fire Territory will take effect Jan. 1, adding full-time staffing, hiring dozens of firefighters and medics
The GHSA-Waymo online course covers extrication, vehicle shutdowns and safe interaction with autonomous cars during emergencies
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Unprovoked killing of Lt. Alison Russo-Elling is a tragic reminder that first responders are putting their lives at risk for choosing to serve their community
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Rescue 42, a longtime leader in fire and rescue equipment, has earned the “Verizon Frontline Verified” status, highlighting the reliability of its mission-critical communications solutions
New smart radio provides essential location and incident information
With a new state-funded drone, Salisbury firefighters are adding eyes in the sky to boost search-and-rescue missions, monitor brush fires, and assist with water rescues
A state grant helped the Marion Fire Department fund part of the $1.5M cost of two new fire engines
To maintain quick response times Rahway is replacing its aging pumper, ensuring continued service reliability as the current vehicle nears the end of its 15-year lifespan
Seven departments participated in the largest drone training exercise in San Joaquin County to sharpen emergency response skills and strengthen interagency coordination across
The Kaysville Fire Department is set to receive the final Pierce Quantum fire truck with a custom logo
A grant from the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management will cover half the cost of a new CAD system to help integrate mutual aid for The Village Fire Department
First Due launches a new LMS to streamline training, certification tracking and compliance, complete with real-time monitoring and industry-specific content
ESO’s analysis reports a 28% increase in wildland fire incidents and calls for improvements in decontamination efforts