Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Oakland firefighters faced fire on the third floor of a garden-style apartment building
St. Paul firefighters rescued seven people trapped on the third floor during a fire in a first-floor shop
Carsonville Fire Chief Dave Warfel died after a day of instructing at the Wildland Fire Academy at Shippensburg University
At least eight people were injured after a man attacked a pro-Israeli hostage rally in Boulder, the FBI is investigating as a terrorist act
Event will bring together key decision-makers, thought leaders, and innovators to explore the latest developments in public safety technology
The fire department plans to use nurses to handle non-emergency calls, freeing up EMS crews for more urgent responses
Remotely activated and powered by solar energy, new firefighting water tanks let helicopters refill in under a minute, even during power outages
More than 2,700 first responders are set to compete in 38+ events, from basketball to CrossFit
Officials say the chemical warehouse was storing twice the amount of chemicals than had been disclosed
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
The public shouldn’t have to roll the dice about their emergency services, wondering who’s going to show up
The public and elected officials need to better understand the impact of inflation and rising gas prices on volunteer firefighters
Governor signs bill prohibiting Arizona’s EMTs from persuading patients into not going to hospital
PRODUCT NEWS
75% believed AI would be anywhere from “somewhat important” to a “top priority” for public safety agencies in the future
Kerr was IAFC President before finishing her career as the Fire Chief of Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue
Hims & Hers provides increased access to safe and affordable weight loss treatment at up to a 50% discount to help the heroes in their communities with their health and wellness
Shaping the future of drone technology with advanced AI for autonomy and swarming
The effort is aimed at reducing false alarms and eliminating waste
Limited-time promotion offers high-performance SIRAS drone at 28% discount to close 2024
A drone equipped with a large speaker and boom microphone was created for first responders as a tool for safer two-way communication with large crowds
Firefighter PPE was previously covered in four separate standards – NFPA 1971, 1975, 1981 and 1982
The Depew Fire Department will be able to purchase a new washer and dryer to clean PPE and reduce exposure to toxins
