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
The new free service notifies trained Danville community members when someone nearby is in cardiac arrest, helping start CPR and locate an AED
NTSB investigators have not yet interviewed the firefighters or determined whether they braked or turned to avoid a collision
Quincy city councilors voted unanimously to replace all fire department gear after elevated levels of PFAS were found
Investigators are examining recorder data and control tower communications after the collision killed two pilots and injured passengers and emergency responders at LaGuardia Airport
Prince George’s County firefighters searching for reported trapped children rescued a man from the basement during a fire in Landover Hills
The family alleges Shreveport firefighters did not search for occupants, despite a 911 report and MDT message that multiple people were inside, until the arrival of the third engine company
Anne Arundel County’s state-of-the-art Station 6 replaces an aging facility, offering better access to major roads, expanded capabilities and firefighter health protections
Prosecutors say the man set a basement fire after threatening residents, sparking the blaze that led to Firefighter Michael Altman’s death
The pilot and copilot were killed after an Air Canada regional jet struck a fire truck crossing a runway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Submerged vehicles can experience thermal runaway if water leaks into the battery box
The dangers to EMTs/medics are less well known to the general public than firefighting, even at times to the agencies where they work
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
PRODUCT NEWS
The district serves 138 square miles in Pueblo County, Colo.
Current CEO Steve Allison is expected to pass the torch in early 2027, cementing a legacy of growth
Silicon Valley city modernizes dispatch and mobile communications for its cross-trained first responders
More than 100 public safety agencies and 1 million residents to benefit from county’s upgrade to HxGN OnCall
With this powerful combo, emergency teams get rugged durability, real-time reliability, and the highest network priority — especially during massive emergencies
Two NVFC members will each be awarded a scholarship covering up to 60 credit hours
HxGN OnCall Dispatch and other solutions to benefit one of Massachusetts’ largest regional 911 centers
Health & Wellness features flexible workflows that support privacy while maintaining proper supervision
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Turn-key work truck features include customizable cargo access and management, four-wheel drive and enhanced essential safety features
The partnership will pioneer a new model that bridges research, education and operational excellence in the field of public safety